02 SEP, 2025 09:35 am
As the Tour of Spain unfolds, the excitement reaches a crescendo in the second week, replicating the structure of last week’s final stage. The action begins with a trek spanning 175.3 kilometers , taking competitors from Sindaviva Park to the Larra Belagua Fair . This challenging route promises uncertainty, keeping both viewers and participants on their toes.
Set against the backdrop of Navarra , the caravan will move from the southern part of the community toward the north, getting close to the majestic Pyrenees . The stage will cross through a familiar territory for the participants, ensuring that fans will recognize the iconic landscapes.
The journey includes three non-categorized repeches , strategically arranged in quick succession. Even though these repeats do not pose significant challenges, they serve an important purpose: allowing the cyclists to build rhythm as they prepare for the major challenges ahead.
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The first significant ascent of the day is El Alto de las Coronas (3rd category), featuring a climb of 7.5 kilometers at an average slope of 5% . Given its moderate profile, teams are not expecting this ascent to dictate the stage’s outcome.
After reaching the summit, a transitional stretch of around 40 kilometers follows, providing a chance for competitors to regroup before tackling more formidable climbs.
The stage’s focal point will undoubtedly be the ascent of Belagua (1st category). This climb features a daunting 9.4-kilometer stretch with an average gradient of 6.3% , characterized by nearly uniform slopes of 7% leading into the last 2,400 meters , where a notable decline in inclination presents an unexpected twist.
-65 kilometers: Before the first mountain port of the day begins, a significant breakaway takes shape, with Colombian rider Harold Tejada from XDS Astana Team stepping into the limelight as he is the second-best-placed cyclist in the overall standings.
Current Standings of Colombian Cyclists in the Tour of Spain
- 1. Torstein Træen (Norway – Bahrain Victorious): 33 hours, 35 minutes and 46 seconds
- 2. Jonas Vingegaard (Denmark – Visma Lease a bike): 37 seconds behind
- 3. João Almeida (Portugal – UAE Emirates XRG): 1 minute and 15 seconds behind
- 4. Thomas Pidcock (United Kingdom – Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team): 1 minute and 35 seconds behind
- 5. Felix Gall (Austria – Decathlon Ag2r La Mondiale Team): 2 minutes and 14 seconds behind
- 6. Giulio Ciccone (Italy – Lidl – Trek): 2 minutes and 42 seconds behind
- 7. Lorenzo Fortunato (Italy – XDS Astana Team): 2 minutes and 47 seconds behind
- 8. Matteo Jorgenson (United States – Visma Lease to Bike): 2 minutes and 49 seconds behind
- 9. Jay Hindley (Australia – Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe): 2 minutes and 53 seconds behind
- 10. Giulio Pellizari (Italy – Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe): 3 minutes behind
- 11. Egan Bernal (Colombia – Ineos Grenadiers): 2 minutes and 55 seconds behind
- 21. Santiago Buitrago (Colombia – Bahrain Victorious): 7 minutes and 44 seconds behind
- 25. Harold Tejada (Colombia – XDS Astana Team): 10 minutes and 44 seconds behind
- 48. Brandon Rivera (Colombia – Ineos Grenadiers): 31 minutes and 25 seconds behind
- 59. Sergio Higuita (Colombia – XDS Astana Team): 37 minutes and 44 seconds behind
- 72. Juan Guillermo Martínez (Colombia – Team Picnic Postnl): 43 minutes and 23 seconds behind
- 99. Esteban Chaves (Colombia – EF Education – Easypost): 55 minutes and 3 seconds behind
Altimetry of Stage 10 of the Tour of Spain 2025
