2026 Vuelta a España stage 18 time trial start times | Here's when Van Aert, Roglič and Mas will set off
CyclingWednesday, 09 September 2026 at 19:46
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Follow us on GoogleThe Vuelta a España continues on Thursday with a 32-kilometer individual time trial toward Jerez de la Frontera. It promises to be a crucial day for both the stage victory and the overall title, so we can expect some thrilling hours ahead in southern Spain. IDL Pro Cycling breaks down the key start times.
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Mathias Norsgaard will be the first to start at 2:07 p.m., while riders including Stefan Küng and Wout van Aert are expected to start before 4:00 p.m.
At the end, we’ll of course also be keeping an eye on the general classification contenders, led by podium contenders Primož Roglič, Felix Gall, and Enric Mas. Mas will be the last to start, at 4:55 p.m.
2026 Vuelta a España stage 18 time trial key start times
- Mathias Norsgaard (LTK) – 14:07:00
- Ethan Hayter (SOQ) – 14:11:00
- Callum Thornley (RBH) – 14:19:00
- Oscar Chamberlain (DAT) – 14:23:00
- Ivo Oliveira (UAD) – 14:36:00
- Pablo Castrillo (MOV) – 14:48:00
- Iván Roméo (MOV) – 15:11:00
- Andreas Leknessund (UXM) – 15:23:00
- Finn Fisher-Black (RBH) – 15:24:00
- Stefan Küng (TUD) – 15:37:00
- Wout van Aert (TVL) – 15:50:00
- Bruno Armirail (TVL) – 16:21:00
- Harold Tejada (XAT) – 16:35:00
- Sepp Kuss (TVL) – 16:27:00
- Clément Champoussin (GFD) – 16:28:00
- Cristian Rodríguez (XDS) – 16:41:00
- Mattias Skjelmose (LTK) – 16:43:00
- Jakob Omrzel (BAH) – 16:45:00
- Oscar Onley (INE) – 16:47:00
- Richard Carapaz (EFE) – 4:49:00 p.m.
- Primož Roglič (RBH) – 16:51:00
- Felix Gall (DEC) – 16:53:00
- Enric Mas (MOV) – 16:55:00
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Latest Comments
- The decline in viewership should't surprise anyone; people spend their time and money to see headliners, not understudies. It might have been different if Tadej hadn't entered the race and shown his complete dominence. But once he did, and then crashed out, the remainder of the race, for many people, including myself, became anticlimatic. Crowning a Pretender while the King is recuperating, won't fool or satisfy anyone, except, perhaps, the riders who will stand on the podium and the various Jersey winners. For the rest of us, 'It's wait until next year."rjb09-09-2026
- - Love the 2027 UK Grand Départ shout. Edinburgh opener + Visma classics unit sounds spicy. But the article kind of undersells how rare 4 wins on debut is — that’s Gaviria-level company. Give the lad a chance at least on a transitional Tour stage, no?gearguru3309-09-2026
- - Wait, so why didn’t Kooij ever get a Tour shot if he was that fast? Is it really just because of Vingegaard vs. Pogačar GC priorities? Seems wild a team wouldn’t try for both green and yellow at least once.sprocketspiny09-09-2026
- - Slightly harsh to say he “lacks the speed.” His jump’s been electric this Vuelta, and he’s holding shape deep into week three. If Visma bring Wout + Laporte as engines, Brennan can surf wheels in the Tour. Question is: will Visma sacrifice even 5% GC control for a sprint train?cyclechamp4509-09-2026
- - Brennan’s Vuelta has been phenomenal — four stage wins on debut is no joke. But I’m with Knetemann: Tour sprinting is a different beast. Leadout depth, positioning against Philipsen/Jakobsen/Girmay… big step up. Still, his top-end looks better than people think.cadencekingm09-09-2026
- - Small nit: you list Paul Seixas as a top favorite—do you mean someone else? Remco yes, Van Aert yes, Pidcock scary with MTB punch, and MVDP is… well, MVDP. But I need clarity on Seixas, por favor.davidm08-09-2026
- - That rib quote going viral might’ve helped him—took pressure off and he just raced instinctive. Give him a leash Sunday and he could solo from 3–4km if the favourites cage each other. Vamos Kevin! (y también, mucha fuerza para Pogacar)sprocketspiny08-09-2026
- - Tough break for Tadej. But saying it’s the USA’s “best shot since Lance in ’93” feels a bit much—what about Kuss-level depth vibes post-Vuelta last year? Still, love the plan to get ahead of the race. Execution will be everything on those Montréal laps.jennifer1908-09-2026
- - Wait, is the Worlds road race really in Montréal on September 27? Thought the Worlds usually rotate continents and are in October some years. Also, no race radios—how do they actually coordinate attacks then?pedalpowe2908-09-2026
- - Brilliant read. Vermaerke’s engine has been humming since those late Vuelta breakaways—Stage 13/14 moves weren’t flukes. If McNulty brings Montréal legs and Jorgenson/Powless mark the big three (Remco/Del Toro/Seixas), the US can play the numbers late.cadencekingm08-09-2026
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