Jasper Philipsen blasted to victory on the opening stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España in Novara to take the first leaders’ red jersey of the 80th edition.

His Alpecin-Deceunick team put on a lead-out clinic to see their leader bounce back after his Tour de France disappointment to take the win ahead of Ethan Vernon (Israel-Premier Tech) and Orluis Aular (Movistar).

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Alpecin-Deceuninck, in 4:09:12
2. Ethan Vernon (GBr) Israel-Premier Tech
3. Orluis Aular (Ven) Movistar
4. Elia Viviani (Ita) Lotto
5. Iván García Cortina (Spa) Movistar
6. David González (Spa) Q36.5
7. Bryan Coquard (Fra) Cofidis
8. Thomas Silva (Uru) Caja Rural-Seguros RGA
9. Tom Pidcock (GBr) Q36.5
10. Madis Mihkels (Est) EF Education-EasyPost, all same time

EF Education-EasyPost, +6s

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