Vuelta 2025: Annoyed riders, a tense 12th stage, the standings

While he might have been on his way to victory, the stage stoppage frustrated the Briton. "As long as safety is a priority, we can keep racing, that's what we're here for. I wasn't afraid when I raised the banner to go through, at that moment we were in the race. On paper, I had a good chance of winning, I'm not saying I would have won, but it's a disappointment and we shouldn't waste energy on it, there's still a long way to go. Putting riders in danger won't help the protesters' cause, everyone has the right to protest, but this is not the right way. I've been told that today was the biggest day of protests, so I think things should go better for the future."

The Vuelta a España has been in turmoil in recent days and hours. After yesterday's stage was halted 3 kilometers from the finish due to the Palestinian protests, the 12th stage between Laredo and Los Corrales de Buelna promises to be tense. The profile could offer a new battle between the favorites with two beautiful climbs on the Alisas and the Collada de Brenes before a rapid descent towards the finish.