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Vuelta a España 2026: Stage 18 time trial start times
Officials published the full minute-by-minute start list for the 27.2-kilometer individual time trial, with Sepp Kuss, Primož Roglič and Enric Mas among the late starters.
- The individual time trial start order has been set for the race. Cyclists are scheduled to depart in a specific sequence to maintain peak performance against the clock on this decisive day.
- Competition begins at 14:07:00, with participants departing in one-minute intervals. This format emphasizes individual endurance and aerodynamic efficiency rather than group drafting tactics, requiring riders to manage their effort across the course.
- Mathias Norsgaard of Lidl-Trek leads the field, departing at 14:07:00, while Paul Double of Jayco-AlUla follows at 14:08:00. These early starters set the initial benchmarks for the day's time trial performance.
- General classification leaders like Primo Rogli of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and Enric Mas of Movistar Team occupy the final start slots. Their performances are expected to define the day's overall results as they challenge for the lead.
- As the race approaches its final stages, this time trial provides a vital opportunity for contenders to gain time. The results will significantly influence the final podium standings for the participants involved.
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·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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·Guayaquil, Ecuador
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