Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 18 (ITT, 32.1 km): Primož Roglič (Red Bull–Bora Hansgrohe, SLO) wins the Jerez individual time trial (September 10, 2026, confirmed by UCI or lavuelta.es by September 10, 2026)
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Published on 9. September 2026
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Predicted for 10. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Stage 18 is a flat 32.1 km time trial from El Puerto de Santa María to Jerez. cyclingstage.com labels it 'For pure ITT specialists'; idlprocycling.com headlines: 'History is on Roglič's side heading into crucial Vuelta time trial.' Roglič (2021 Olympic TT champion) is the strongest ITT rider among GC contenders. Main stage-win rivals are Wout van Aert, Ethan Hayter, and Iván Romeo (***), with Roglič as a strong challenger (**). Bookmaker odds imply van Aert as narrow favorite (~25%), Roglič second most likely (~22–28%). GC pressure increases Roglič's motivation to attack.
Data basis for this prediction
- cyclingstage.com: 'Vuelta 2026 Favourites stage 18: For pure ITT specialists' (08.09.2026)
- idlprocycling.com: 'History is on Roglič's side heading into crucial Vuelta time trial' (09.09.2026)
- procyclingstats.com: Stage 18 – 32,1 km flach, El Puerto de Santa María→Jerez (09.09.2026)
- Buchmacherquoten implizieren Roglič als zweitwahrscheinlichsten Etappensieger hinter van Aert (09.09.2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Roglič gewann das Einzelzeitfahren in Jerez NICHT. Stefan Küng (Tudor) gewann die Stage. Quelle: esciclismo.com.
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