{"id":241579,"date":"2026-05-03T10:13:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T10:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/la-vuelta-femenina-stage-1-live-race-kicks-off-on-hilly-route-in-galicia\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T10:13:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T10:13:39","slug":"la-vuelta-femenina-stage-1-live-race-kicks-off-on-hilly-route-in-galicia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/03\/la-vuelta-femenina-stage-1-live-race-kicks-off-on-hilly-route-in-galicia\/","title":{"rendered":"La Vuelta Femenina stage 1 LIVE: Race kicks off on hilly route in Galicia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T10:13:39+00:00\">2026-05-03T10:13:39.270Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3c2b037d-bfc2-4004-9369-831941aa43ed\">There&#8217;s no time trial in this year&#8217;s race &#8211; the organisers opted to leave out the opening stage team time trial that has kicked off proceedings since the race began in its new extended format in 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is plenty of variation during the seven days, however, with arguably the toughest final mountain test in the race&#8217;s history, as the women will battle up the mighty Angliru.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-3c2b037d-bfc2-4004-9369-831941aa43ed-2\">Read our <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/finishing-atop-the-angliru-is-this-the-toughest-vuelta-femenina-yet-analysing-the-key-stages-where-the-race-will-be-won-and-lost\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/finishing-atop-the-angliru-is-this-the-toughest-vuelta-femenina-yet-analysing-the-key-stages-where-the-race-will-be-won-and-lost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in-depth route analysis<\/a> to find out what lies in wait for the participants at the 2026 edition of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T10:08:56+00:00\">2026-05-03T10:08:56.093Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fb09a3bf-c796-4588-9fc5-8eb22f9cec9c\">Despite the wet conditions, riders begin to shed layers as they prepare for action.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2050878450194379096\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc55 \u00a1La ropa empieza a sobrar!\ud83d\udc55 No need for the extra layers now!@FaulknerKristen | #LaVueltaFemenina pic.twitter.com\/qD0togumcX<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2050878450194379096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T10:07:11+00:00\">2026-05-03T10:07:11.496Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2aa7731e-89f1-4b30-abdb-e4100d4a2cd2\">The first attacker of the race is Andrea Casagranda from the Italian continental team, Vini Fantini-BePink, but she is caught by the pursuing peloton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No breakaway as yet, with just over 10 kilometres of racing having elapsed.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T10:04:01+00:00\">2026-05-03T10:04:01.815Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1b5b7a79-2d94-483d-b07b-0e6519518313\">While there is plenty to do for the fast women at the conclusion of today&#8217;s stage, there&#8217;s also an opportunity for attacking riders to fight for the first polka dot Queen of the Mountains jersey, with two categorised climbs appearing on today&#8217;s route.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both category 3, the climbs come in quick succession &#8211; the first, the Alto do Cruceiro, appears after 38 kilometres. It&#8217;s a 7.8 kilometre challenge at an average gradient of 4.6%. After that, the Alto da Portela features, around 50 kilometres into the day&#8217;s action. It&#8217;s a shorter test at 3.6 kilometres, but with a steeper average pitch of 5.8%, it could offer a launchpad to any riders looking to pick up QOM points, or even making a late breakaway attempt.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:58:11+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:58:11.145Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9aa383b1-22a0-4f64-a449-b507f282c0ed\">In addition to the honour of wearing the first red leader&#8217;s jersey of the race, today&#8217;s first stage will also see the fight for the green points jersey kick off in earnest, with the favourites for the stage&#8217;s punchy uphill finish last year&#8217;s green jersey winner Marianne Vos (Team Visma-Lease a Bike) and winner of Milano-Sanremo in March, Lotte Kopecky (Team SD Worx-ProTime).<\/p>\n<p>An intermediate sprint with just 12 kilometres remaining on the stage will bring all the contenders to the fore, ahead of what&#8217;s guaranteed to be an explosive finale in Salvaterra de Mi\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:49:33+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:49:33.888Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-the-action-kicks-off-in-spain\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-the-action-kicks-off-in-spain\"><span>The action kicks off in Spain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-88b4fbbb-9398-4ba4-a6e0-a1aa9b50acd0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The flag drops and the action is underway at the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina, with the first attacks flying off from the peloton.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2050874417861845129\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\ude0a \u00a1Salida lanzada de la etapa #LaVueltaFemenina!\ud83d\udca5 And we\u2019re off! #LaVueltaFemenina has officially started! pic.twitter.com\/Jvr9F5Z1Ff<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2050874417861845129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:45:10+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:45:10.435Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cb3aa9a0-3b5c-4654-bc5c-8bf17b341506\">Winner of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, much attention will be directed towards Visma-Lease a Bike&#8217;s Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot. She cannot be counted out as a GC threat, despite the fact she is building towards a defence of her title in France in July.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-b08bcadb-6503-4830-8323-cca4aa006ef2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JUAcjxciiEv2nRzXPHoY7U-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JUAcjxciiEv2nRzXPHoY7U-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JUAcjxciiEv2nRzXPHoY7U-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JUAcjxciiEv2nRzXPHoY7U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JUAcjxciiEv2nRzXPHoY7U-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JUAcjxciiEv2nRzXPHoY7U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:40:30+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:40:30.195Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7e2176f4-130f-49de-98f4-e03f0e5058aa\">Breakout star of the spring Classics, winning Amstel Gold Race and finishing in the top five of all three Ardennes Classics, home talent Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) will hope to make an impression on her debut at La Vuelta Femenina.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-9125ca05-3254-4021-b93d-3eb6ac43c14e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg.jpg\" alt=\"MARIN, SPAIN - MAY 03: Paula Blasi of Spain and UAE Team ADQ prior to the 12th La Vuelta Femenina 2026, Stage 1 a 113.9km stage from Marin to Salvaterra de Mino \/ #UCIWWT \/ on May 03, 2026 in Marin, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AjiEvYVEsk3EtJJMYdPBSg.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:37:06+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:37:06.934Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cd45f9be-a45a-45ef-ab5a-07122860ef58\">One of the favourites for this year&#8217;s overall victory, Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon\/\/SRAM-zondacrypto, greets the crowd ahead of today&#8217;s first stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-92b444ac-5a84-40f6-b6c8-e697c72a3a98\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT.jpg\" alt=\"MARIN, SPAIN - MAY 03: Kasia Niewiadoma of Poland and Team CANYON\/\/SRAM zondacrypto prior to the 12th La Vuelta Femenina 2026, Stage 1 a 113.9km stage from Marin to Salvaterra de Mino \/ #UCIWWT \/ on May 03, 2026 in Marin, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6LsTHDvztBpgGcEJW9pSVT.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:33:21+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:33:21.568Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fbe56ed6-81b3-4cdb-aa19-4f2b82897543\">Bad weather, but good vibes, on the start line at La Vuelta Femenina.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2050867198311190777\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Selfie del d\u00eda \ud83e\udd33\ud83e\udd79 Aunque no salga el sol, no se nos quita la sonrisa de la cara. \u00a1Esto empieza!Startline selfie \ud83e\udd33\ud83d\ude0d No sun? No problem! We are all good vibes here at #LaVueltaFemenina pic.twitter.com\/UlReMb9Ppb<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2050867198311190777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:25:49+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:25:49.763Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a19dc282-6c3b-426b-b80f-7d286f699ccb\">It&#8217;s a wet day in Mar\u00edn as the race rolls out for the neutralised start. Stage 1 will be underway shortly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:24:47+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:24:47.669Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-the-race-gets-underway\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-the-race-gets-underway\"><span>The race gets underway<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped\" id=\"elk-2050868476508610598\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udccd\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc08\u0301\ud835\udc0d\ud83d\udcaa \u00a1Salida neutralizada de la etapa 1\ufe0f\u20e3!\ud83d\ude4c Here we gooo! Neutral start of stage 1\ufe0f\u20e3!#LaVueltaFemenina pic.twitter.com\/EKjqDLiECp<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2050868476508610598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:22:26+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:22:26.328Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-164bafeb-bf9f-4f01-ba5b-2b7ced2565c6\">Demi Vollering (FDJ SUEZ) reigned supreme at last year&#8217;s Vuelta Femenina, but the Dutchwoman does not return to defend her title this year, shifting focus instead to the Giro d&#8217;Italia Women after a strong Classics campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are no shortage of contenders for the overall victory, however &#8211; check out our <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/can-fdj-united-suez-defend-their-title-without-demi-vollering-analysing-the-contenders-for-la-vuelta-femenina-2026\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/womens-cycling\/can-fdj-united-suez-defend-their-title-without-demi-vollering-analysing-the-contenders-for-la-vuelta-femenina-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to the key contenders<\/a> for an insight into who to look out for on the Spanish roads over the next seven days.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:07:51+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:07:51.559Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6d98760f-e8a3-47b8-ba27-dc4d75022969\">Beginning in Mar\u00edn, and heading south to Salvaterra de Mi\u00f1o, the race gets underway with the neutralised start at 11:20 CET.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:06:31+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:06:31.269Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7dcd91c8-0826-44fc-8f65-0fc74094786c\">Today&#8217;s stage features two categorised climbs, along with an uphill finish which will decide who will be the first owner of the red leader&#8217;s jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-05-03T09:02:05+00:00\">2026-05-03T09:02:05.806Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02546a6a-12af-4df2-a0a1-56029ff188c2\">Welcome to live coverage of stage 1 of La Vuelta Femenina. Grand Tour season begins with a punchy 113km in the north-west of Spain, in the region of Galicia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Stay with us all day for updates from the race.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/la-vuelta-femenina-stage-1-live-race-kicks-off-on-hilly-route-in-galicia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-05-03T10:13:39.270Z There&#8217;s no time trial in this year&#8217;s race &#8211; the organisers opted to leave out the opening stage team time trial that has kicked off proceedings since the race began in its new extended format in 2022. There is plenty of variation during the seven days, however, with arguably the toughest final mountain [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":241580,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-241579","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241579","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=241579"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241579\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/241580"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=241579"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=241579"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=241579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}