Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 (ITT): El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera
Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 (ITT): El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera took place on Thu, Sep 10, 2026 in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain. The main route is 32.5 km.
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- Date
- Thu, Sep 10, 2026
- Start
- El Puerto de Santa María 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 32.5 km
- Climbing
- 217 m
- Level
- Pro peloton
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Start freeStage 18 of La Vuelta 2026 is a 32.5-kilometre individual time trial from El Puerto de Santa María to Jerez de la Frontera, with wind potentially influencing the largely flat Cádiz-coast course.
What this race demands
This 32.5-kilometre individual time trial demands sustained high-output threshold pacing on a largely flat profile where coastal winds may affect effort distribution.
Aero sustainability
Riders must maintain an aerodynamic time-trial position for the duration of the 32.5-kilometre effort to minimize aerodynamic drag.
Pacing discipline
The flat 217-metre elevation profile requires a consistent power output without the relief of significant climbs or descents.
Wind management
Exposed sections along the Cádiz coast mean athletes must adapt their aerodynamic setup and pacing strategy to potential crosswinds.
What would it take you?
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Estimated finish
1:10–1:20
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
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Frequently asked questions
When is Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 (ITT): El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera?
Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 (ITT): El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera took place on Thu, Sep 10, 2026 in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain.
How long is Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 (ITT): El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera?
The main route is 32.5 km.
What does Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 (ITT): El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera demand?
This 32.5-kilometre individual time trial demands sustained high-output threshold pacing on a largely flat profile where coastal winds may affect effort distribution.
How much climbing does Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 (ITT): El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera have?
Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 (ITT): El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera has 217 m of climbing.
Who is Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 (ITT): El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera for?
Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 (ITT): El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera is a professional race, raced by the pro peloton.
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