Jonas Vingegaard Wins Penultimate Vuelta Stage, Nears Overall Victory

Jonas Vingegaard has taken a commanding lead in the 2025 Vuelta a España after winning the penultimate stage, a challenging climb to Bola del Mundo near Madrid. The Danish rider extended his general classification advantage to one minute and 16 seconds over Portugal’s Joao Almeida, who finished fifth on the stage and was unable to mount a serious challenge. British cyclist Tom Pidcock secured fourth place on the stage and strengthened his hold on the podium, maintaining a 30-second lead over Australian Jai Hindley in the overall standings. Vingegaard's victory marked his third stage win of the race, showcasing his strength and decisiveness on the steep final climb. The race has been marked by disruptions from pro-Palestinian protesters targeting the Israel-Premier Tech team, leading to shortened stages and heightened security measures for the final stage in Madrid. Despite the unrest, the competition among top riders remained intense, with American Matthew Riccitello notably securing the white jersey as best young rider.