The most important information about the 21st stage of the Vuelta a España 2025
- Sunday, 14 September: Alalpardo - Madrid
- Length: 111.6 kilometres (flat)
- Altitude metres: 917
- Sharp start: 16:44
- Arrival at the finish: ~19:22-19:39
- TV broadcast: from 16:30 Eurosport 1
- Live stream: Discovery Plus (fee required)
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Route of the 21st stage of the Tour of Spain 2025
The Vuelta a España 2025 ends on Sunday, 14 September, with the traditional final stage in Madrid. After three exhausting weeks through Italy, France and Spain, the final stage will cover 111.6 kilometres from Alalpardo to the Spanish capital. The starting point is located north of Madrid and is the starting point for a predominantly flat course that ends on a circuit in the centre of Madrid. While the overall winner has already been decided and the stage will be an exhibition race for him and his team, the sprinters have one last chance to claim a prestigious stage win in the Spanish capital.
The circuit in the centre of Madrid takes riders through some of the Spanish capital's most famous streets and squares. The route runs along the Paseo del Prado, the Paseo de Recoletos, the Calle de Alcalá and the Gran Vía before finishing at the Plaza de Cibeles.
Sporting assessment of the 21st stage of the Vuelta a España 2025
The flat final stage in Madrid offers ideal conditions for a bunch sprint. After three weeks of tough stages, the riders' legs may be tired, but the prospect of a prestigious victory at the end of the Vuelta will mobilise the last reserves of many of them. The pure sprinters who have survived the mountain stages will do everything they can to position their teams for a perfect sprint finish. The wide finish area on the Plaza de Cibeles allows for a fast and relatively safe sprint, in which tactical skill and positioning will be decisive.
Leon Weidner
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