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Linked articleStage 1: Monaco to Monaco | Vuelta a España 2026 Preview
The Vuelta a España begins in Monaco with a nine-kilometer individual time trial that loops through the principality's tight streets and sharp corners. It is a short, technical opener that will not decide the overall classification but will set the tone for how the race's contenders handle pressure under scrutiny. The first red jersey goes to whoever can carry speed through Monaco's unforgiving geometry without losing time in the turns. Monaco is not new to Grand Tour prologues, but the Vuelta's choice to open here in late August adds a layer of intrigue. The heat, the compact course, and the fact that this is the final Grand Tour of the…
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