Enric Mas Clinches Vuelta a España Title on Penultimate Stage

Enric Mas has secured overall victory in the Vuelta a España, becoming the first Spanish rider to win the race since Alberto Contador 12 years ago. The 31‑year‑old Movistar rider’s triumph came after a decisive performance on the penultimate stage, where he maintained his lead and sealed the red jersey for himself.

The 186‑km stage ran up the sun‑baked slopes of the Sierra Nevada, a brutal test that saw Mas hold his ground in a small group that included Primož Roglic, Félix Gall and Richard Carapaz. The quartet were the only men capable of threatening Mas’s advantage, yet he refused to crack, staying with the group and withstanding the harsh conditions to keep his overall lead intact.

With the final stage now complete, Mas’s victory cements his status as one of the sport’s top climbers and marks a historic moment for Spanish cycling, echoing the triumphs of past champions in the Vuelta’s storied history.