As possibly expected or even expected, large pro-Palestine demonstrations broke out during the 21st and last stage of The return. While the peloton was about to join the Madrid circuit, demonstrators blocked the road, causing the final stop of the race 56 kilometers from the finish. Faced with the magnitude of the movement, the organization decided to cancel the 21st stage.
No 21st stage, no podium and final ceremony in Madrid …
The traditional Madrid step, supposed to offer a massive sprint, has therefore not crowned a winner. The passage was blocked 200 meters from the line by a pro-Palestinian demonstration, making any normal course impossible. The runners finally returned to their respective cars and hotels. The distinctive jerseys of this Vuelta will not be able to benefit from the podium, since the protocol ceremony has also been canceled.
The Danish Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | lease a bike), already winner ofes Tour de France In 2022 and 2023, its first title on 28 years The return. The Portuguese JOAO ALMEIDA (Uae Team Emirates Xrg), at 1'16 '', and the Briton Tom Pidcock (Q36.5), at 3'11 '', complete the final podium. Australian Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates XRG), Dadlock Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) and the American Matthew Riccitello (Israel-Prime Tech) have won the polka dot jerse, the green jersey and the white jersey of this 80th edition respectively.
