Distance: 184.5km
Category: Rolling
Highest point: 1,240m
The second rest day comes at the end of the Pyrenean stages and before the final encounter with the mountains in Asturias. Burgos has become one of the Vuelta's preferred stepping-of points after transitioning through the Pyrenees, featuring most years on the route since the mid-90s and usually ending in a bunch sprint, with Mark Cavendish, Óscar Freire and Alessandro Petacchi among former victors. Two third-category climbs in the second half of the stage provide reason for optimism among those who get into the break of the day. However, the second of them tops out 50km from the finish, giving the sprinters' teams plenty of time to chase down the day's hares.
José Azevedo: "This is not a hard stage. The only complication could be the wind, as it's very open around Logroño and Burgos and you're pretty high up at around 800m all day. The sprinters' teams should take control. It's one of the six or seven days that suit them."
Article continues belowDon't forget to download the Cyclingnews Tour Tracker mobile app for live coverage of the Vuelta!
-
Gent-Wevelgem winners 1934-2025
Gent-Wevelgem past winners 1934-2025 -
'Freak accident' puts Melisa Rollins in hospital with broken elbow and 'gutted' to miss debut at Cape Epic with Kate Courtney
Leadville champions would have started eight-day mountain bike stage race on Saturday -
'If I have too big a gap from road, I lose a bit' – Tiffany Cromwell keeping the gravel balance going in 2026, with eyes on Australian title defence and home World Championships
Australian road professional with long history of also racing gravel keeps focus on road during Classics but key off-road goals take centre stage later in season -
'It may not have been our best day as a team' – Jonas Vingegaard with work to do at Paris-Nice as team time trial shakes up GC standings
Where are all the big hitters sitting overall after Ineos Grenadiers and Lidl-Trek dominate team race against the clock on stage 3?
