The Strange Way The Vuelta a España 2025 Ended In Madrid: Stage 21

Stage 21 of the Vuelta a España 2025 was unlike any other.

Jonas Vingegaard celebrated his overall victory in Madrid, crowned king after three weeks of dominance, but the final day was marred by disruption.

Protests on the streets of the Spanish capital forced organizers to cut the stage short by around 50 kilometers, ending the peloton’s traditional procession earlier than planned. The Palestine-Israel demonstrations made it impossible for the race to continue as scheduled.

Despite the interruptions, Vingegaard confirmed his triumph with a third Grand Tour title, while João Almeida and Tom Pidcock joined him in the top 3. However, there were no podium ceremonies.

Reporting live from Madrid, Gregor Brown brings you the scenes from the Spanish capital as the 2025 Vuelta a España ended with both celebration and protests. #Vuelta