2026-08-25T15:27:12.005Z
5km to go

Pogačar over the top and almost done with his another day of domination.

2026-08-25T15:26:45.470Z

A look at the lead chase group before they linked up with the quartet behind.

ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - AUGUST 25: Sepp Kuss of United States and Team Visma | Lease a Bike competes in the chase group during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 4 a 104.8km from Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella / #UCIWT / on August 25, 2026 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T15:25:53.621Z

Mühlberger still working away at the front.

2026-08-25T15:25:41.473Z

2:55 the gap now.

2026-08-25T15:25:26.502Z
6km to go

Adam Yates, who lives in Andorra, is watching the action at the roadside. He ran alongside Pogačar, who slowed down to give him a fistbump.

2026-08-25T15:24:14.787Z

Skjelmose is the first to drop from that chase group.

2026-08-25T15:23:31.335Z

Mühlberger is working at the front now. He’s taken a few seconds off Pogačar’s lead again.

2026-08-25T15:23:10.819Z

There’ll be a nine-man battle for second place. Well eight really, with Mühlberger working for Gall.

2026-08-25T15:22:28.936Z

At the top there’ll be another three KOM points and six bonus seconds for Pogačar.

2026-08-25T15:21:50.618Z

Still 3:10 up the road.

2026-08-25T15:21:07.354Z

A reminder that this final climb is 3.9km at 5.9%.

2026-08-25T15:20:44.035Z

The man in red.

ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - AUGUST 25: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates XRG - Red Leader Jersey attacks in the breakaway during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 4 a 104.8km from Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella / #UCIWT / on August 25, 2026 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T15:19:59.985Z
9km to go

Pogačar starts the final climb.

2026-08-25T15:18:39.452Z

They lie 3:10 down on Pogačar now.

2026-08-25T15:17:40.584Z

Carapaz, Skjelmose, Widar, and Mühlberger have made it across the gap and now there’s a nine-man chase group.

2026-08-25T15:16:09.117Z

Pogačar 4.5km from the start of the final climb.

2026-08-25T15:11:42.549Z

The final third-category climb of La Comella (3.9km at 5.9%) lies ahead.

2026-08-25T15:11:30.398Z
18km to go

Just one climb left to go after this descent.

2026-08-25T15:10:38.748Z

Pogačar is well in the GC lead. He has the KOM jersey secured for the day. He has also extended his points lead with 20 at the intermediate sprint at Ordino.

2026-08-25T15:09:12.147Z

Still just 20 or so seconds between the two chase groups.

2026-08-25T15:08:33.365Z

Pogačar and chasers are now on the long descent. He’s 3:10 up the road.

2026-08-25T15:05:22.411Z

The chasers head over the top all together. 25 seconds up on the Skjelmose-Carapaz-Widar group.

2026-08-25T15:03:21.310Z

Roglič now hanging on at the back.

2026-08-25T15:03:07.360Z

Mas attack!

2026-08-25T15:02:02.110Z

The chasers are 2:50 down and Gall is hanging in there.

2026-08-25T15:01:44.477Z
26.5km to go

Pogačar over the top for another 10 points. That’s 20 for the day and he’s the new KOM leader.

2026-08-25T15:00:58.044Z

Pogačar currently in red by a virtual 3:15 over Roglič.

2026-08-25T15:00:23.929Z

The others are working more at the front as Gall is struggling at the back.

2026-08-25T14:59:41.426Z

Mas pushing on at the front and Gall battling to stay in touch now.

2026-08-25T14:59:22.376Z
28km to go

2:50 now for Pogačar.

15 seconds from Roglič, Mas, Kuss, Gall, Onley to Carapaz, Skjelmose, Widar, and Mühlberger.

2026-08-25T14:58:40.641Z

A shot of the chase group not long ago.

ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - AUGUST 25: Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe competes during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 4 a 104.8km from Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella / #UCIWT / on August 25, 2026 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T14:57:53.607Z

The gap is growing and growing now.

2026-08-25T14:56:10.639Z

The chase group – now with Mas and Kuss – are 20 seconds up on the rest.

2026-08-25T14:55:55.739Z

Now 2:30 between Pogačar and the rest as attacks flow and stall behind.

2026-08-25T14:52:39.522Z

Kuss and Mas now chasing in a duo.

2026-08-25T14:52:14.252Z
30km to go

Roglič has flown across the gap. He’s up to Gall and Onley already!

2026-08-25T14:51:34.819Z

Carapaz, Widar, Kuss, Mas, Mühlberger, Skjelmose left behind.

2026-08-25T14:50:53.102Z

Roglič now attacks the chase group behind Gall and Onley.

2026-08-25T14:49:07.635Z

Just under 6km to go to the top.

2026-08-25T14:48:48.836Z

Decathlon and Gall have eaten away at Pogačar’s advantage a little. It’s down from 2:10 to just under two minutes.

2026-08-25T14:47:03.671Z

Oscar Onley follows Gall.

2026-08-25T14:46:23.536Z

Gall goes again.

2026-08-25T14:45:31.001Z

Gall has Léo Bisiaux and Felix Mühlberger with him.

2026-08-25T14:45:11.468Z
33km to go

Still two minutes to Pogačar.

2026-08-25T14:43:52.552Z

Gall now pushing it.

2026-08-25T14:43:23.203Z

The Belgian isn’t out front for long, though, and now Decathlon are massed on the front once again.

2026-08-25T14:41:40.402Z

Alpecin-Premier Tech rider Ramses Debruyne has attacked in the chase. He made our list of the promising youngsters to watch at this year’s Vuelta.

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2026-08-25T14:40:08.533Z

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2026-08-25T14:39:56.485Z

Pogačar solo at the front.

ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - AUGUST 25: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates XRG - Red Leader Jersey attacks in the breakaway during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 4 a 104.8km from Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella / #UCIWT / on August 25, 2026 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T14:39:03.285Z

1:50 for Pogačar as he starts the Coll d’Ordino.

2026-08-25T14:36:13.617Z

Around 17 riders in the chase group.

2026-08-25T14:34:47.333Z
39km to go

1:40 now.

2026-08-25T14:33:31.781Z

Pogačar now at the bottom of the descent. The Col de Ordino (9.9km at 7%) is next up.

2026-08-25T14:30:03.498Z

Over the top and Carapaz jumps ahead to grab six mountain points in second place.

2026-08-25T14:29:12.482Z
45km to go

EF working in the chase group 1:35 down on Pogačar.

2026-08-25T14:24:57.463Z

Enric Mas, Jay Vine also in the chase group.

2026-08-25T14:24:38.045Z

‘I don’t have a good explanation’ – Ethan Hayter and Mats Wenzel perplexed at decision to take away points after Vuelta a España stage 3 cancellation

Briton and Luxembourger would’ve raced into points and mountain classification leads but for UCI commissaires’ decision

ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - AUGUST 25: Ethan Hayter of Great Britain and Team Soudal Quick-Step - Green points jersey meets the media press prior to La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 4 a 104.8km from Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella / #UCIWT / on August 25, 2026 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T14:24:08.828Z

Pogačar has made a minute in 3km.

2026-08-25T14:22:55.193Z
48km to go

Gall is back with the chasers.

2026-08-25T14:21:23.993Z

The group further back contains, among others, Roglič, Widar, Onley, Landa, Johannessen, Carapaz, Brennar, Skjelmose, and Tejada.

2026-08-25T14:18:55.963Z

Pogačar has 15 seconds on Gall already.

2026-08-25T14:17:49.408Z

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The race to Font Romeu was effectively wiped from the record following a mass hailstorm 15km from the finish

FONT-ROMEU, FRANCE - AUGUST 24: Milan Vader of Netherlands and Team Pinarello - Q36.5 Pro Cycling reacts after the cancellation of the stage due to a hailstorm during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 3 a 174km from Gruissan - Aude to Font Romeu 1941m / The stage is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions / #UCIWT / on August 24, 2026 in Font Romeu, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T14:17:11.659Z

Felix Gall goes with him, but not for long.

2026-08-25T14:16:48.643Z
50km to go

It’s Tadej Pogačar on the move.

2026-08-25T14:16:30.460Z

Decathlon led the way onto the climb but there’s an attack straight away…

2026-08-25T14:16:10.290Z

Onto the second climb of the day, the Collada de Beixalis (6.5km at 8.5%)

2026-08-25T14:02:10.615Z

Decathlon continue leading all the way down this long descent.

2026-08-25T14:01:40.097Z

‘We did it with our heart and with a lot of pleasure’ – Hotel owner blown away by riders and five-star reviews after giving shelter to Vuelta a España peloton amid hailstorm

‘We opened the doors for them all to come in and shelter. There was no hesitation’ hotel manager tells Cyclingnews

FONT-ROMEU, FRANCE - AUGUST 24: General view of the atmosphere after the cancellation of the stage due to a hailstorm during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 3 a 174km from Gruissan - Aude to Font Romeu 1941m / The stage is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions / #UCIWT / on August 24, 2026 in Font Romeu, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T13:59:37.333Z

Decathlon leading the peloton up the opening climb.

ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - AUGUST 25: A general view of the peloton compete climbing to the Port de Envalira (2400m) during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 4 a 104.8km from Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella / #UCIWT / on August 25, 2026 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T13:57:44.072Z
67km to go

And now Decathlon has shut down the gap. The breakaway is caught.

2026-08-25T13:55:09.485Z

Eight riders left out front now as the peloton continues to close in.

2026-08-25T13:47:02.039Z

A long descent now. 27km of downhill on the road to the next climb.

2026-08-25T13:45:50.377Z

Decathlon continue powering to the top at the front of the peloton. They have five men lined up in the lead while it looks like Pogačar only has two teammates with him.

2026-08-25T13:45:06.502Z

Lorenzo Fortunato beats Paul Double in a two-man sprint to the summit. 10 points for the Italian and he’s now the virtual mountain classification leader.

2026-08-25T13:44:40.018Z
80km to go

Over the top of the climb.

2026-08-25T13:42:24.220Z

10 left in the break as Double pushes on at the front.

2026-08-25T13:41:58.889Z

It looks like there’s only around 30 or so riders left in the peloton already.

2026-08-25T13:41:05.621Z

Santiago Buitrago the latest to be dropped from the peloton.

2026-08-25T13:40:53.089Z

Just 25 seconds between break and peloton now.

2026-08-25T13:39:52.821Z

The break is just 2km from the top of the climb now.

2026-08-25T13:39:29.089Z

Now Brennan drops and it’s just Tulett left up front for Visma.

2026-08-25T13:39:09.688Z

More riders drop from the break, but the strongest climbers remain, including Castrillo, Brennan, Dunbar, Hirt, Fortunato, and Sosa.

2026-08-25T13:38:23.206Z

Decathlon continue to push on.

2026-08-25T13:33:44.774Z

João Almeida has been dropped from the peloton already. A key man lost early on for Tadej Pogačar.

2026-08-25T13:32:50.876Z
84km to go

Meanwhile, Wout van Aert drops back from the break after some heard work early on.

2026-08-25T13:32:26.308Z

Decathlon CMA CGM are chasing the breakaway, massed at the front of the peloton.

2026-08-25T13:30:38.479Z

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Vuelta a España 2026 tech gallery

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2026-08-25T13:26:30.793Z

A minute now as Visma lead the breakaway.

2026-08-25T13:22:36.079Z
89km to go

45 seconds between break and peloton.

2026-08-25T13:21:07.062Z

Brennan leading the way at the front.

ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - AUGUST 25: Matthew Brennan of Great Britain and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - White best young jersey competes during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 4 a 104.8km from Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella / #UCIWT / on August 25, 2026 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T13:18:58.161Z

13 riders out front in the move now. But just 20 seconds up on the peloton.

2026-08-25T13:16:40.226Z

Visma actually have five riders in the move – Van Aert and Brennan plus Christophe Laporte, Ben Tulett, and Bruno Armirail!

2026-08-25T13:15:51.727Z

Alexey Lutsenko, Finn Fisher-Black, Pablo Castrillo, Paul Double, Eddie Dunbar, Georg Steinhauser are among the group, too.

2026-08-25T13:15:16.078Z
93km to go

Wout van Aert and Matthew Brennan now among a host of riders on the attack.

2026-08-25T13:11:52.398Z

No breakaway currently.

2026-08-25T13:11:39.432Z

Cian Uijdtdebroeks is dropped from the peloton early. He’s still suffering from the injuries sustained in his stage 2 crash.

2026-08-25T13:08:21.764Z
97km to go

Pinarello-Q36.5 move to the front now.

2026-08-25T13:08:02.681Z

UAE and Pogačar at the start of today’s stage.

ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - AUGUST 25: (L-R) Embret Svestad-Bardseng of Norway and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team and Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates XRG - Red Leader Jersey compete during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 4 a 104.8km from Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella / #UCIWT / on August 25, 2026 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T13:07:14.282Z

UAE is bringing them back, however.

2026-08-25T13:06:54.681Z

A host of other riders have joined them in the move, including Sepp Kuss, Jack Haig, Pello Bilbao, and Mikel Landa.

2026-08-25T13:03:06.414Z

Bouwman is in the polka dot jersey as KOM leader, of course.

2026-08-25T13:02:51.264Z

More attackers flow off the front, including Dutchman Koen Bouwman and Steven Kruijswijk.

2026-08-25T13:02:32.766Z
100km to go

Uriarte has been caught.

2026-08-25T12:56:51.331Z

Diego Uriarte (Equipo Kern Pharma) is the first attacker of the day

2026-08-25T12:53:55.997Z
104.8km to go

His UAE team are right to the front with Ivo Oliveira as the flag drops to start the stage.

2026-08-25T12:52:07.699Z

Tadej Pogačar back in the red jersey this morning.

ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - AUGUST 25: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates XRG - Red Leader Jersey meets the media press prior to La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 4 a 104.8km from Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella / #UCIWT / on August 25, 2026 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T12:51:01.614Z

A short 2.5km neutralised section to start the race today.

2026-08-25T12:47:37.915Z

The riders are just rolling out to start the stage now.

2026-08-25T12:39:57.849Z

Other major climbs on today’s stage include the Collada de Beixalis (6.5km at 8.5%), the Col de Ordino (9.9km at 7%), and the La Comella (3.9km at 5.9%)

2026-08-25T12:38:38.798Z

Three first-category climbs and over 2,800 metres of elevation are on the menu today. The climbing starts right from the off with the Port de Envalira – a 23.3km climb at a 5.1% average gradient.

2026-08-25T12:21:44.870Z

Much better conditions at the start today and all smiles in Andorra.

ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - AUGUST 25: Damien Howson of Australia and Team Pinarello - Q36.5 Pro Cycling prior to La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 4 a 104.8km from Andorra la Vella to Andorra la Vella / #UCIWT / on August 25, 2026 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T12:19:56.854Z

We called up the hotel which sheltered the Vuelta peloton from the hailstorm yesterday.

‘We did it with our heart and with a lot of pleasure’ – Hotel owner blown away by riders and five-star reviews after giving shelter to Vuelta a España peloton amid hailstorm

FONT-ROMEU, FRANCE - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Jarno Widar of Belgium and Reuben Thompson of New Zealand and Team Lotto Intermarche react after the cancellation of the stage due to a hailstorm during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 3 a 174km from Gruissan - Aude to Font Romeu 1941m / The stage is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions / #UCIWT / on August 24, 2026 in Font Romeu, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

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2026-08-25T12:14:45.640Z

Racing gets underway in around half an hour.

2026-08-25T12:06:31.159Z

Here’s a look at today’s stage, meanwhile.

Stage 4 profile for Vuelta a Espana 2026

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2026-08-25T12:01:18.534Z

‘The first thing I told the riders was – find shelter!’ – How one team lived through the Vuelta a España hailstorm and stage cancellation drama

‘The noise of the hail made it really hard to hear what was happening’ says EF Education-EasyPost sports director

Richard Carapaz of Ecuador and Team EF Education - EasyPost reacts after the cancellation of the stage due to a hailstorm during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 3 a 174km from Gruissan - Aude to Font Romeu 1941m / The stage is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions / #UCIWT / on August 24, 2026 in Font Romeu, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Richard Carapaz rushing to shelter at the end of stage 3 (Image credit: Getty Images)

2026-08-25T11:50:31.805Z

Tadej Pogačar was the favourite to extend his red jersey lead yesterday. Will he do so on today’s mountainous romp through Andorra? Here’s our stage preview.

‘An absolute knockout stage’ – Vuelta a España 2026 stage 4 preview: will Tadej Pogačar strike (again)?

Pogacar composite image

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2026-08-25T11:45:07.270Z

The race is soon set to get going again after the tumultuous events of Monday’s stage 3, which was cut short by a massive hailstorm.

2026-08-25T11:42:30.556Z

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of stage 4 of the Vuelta a España!