Summary:
Monaco will host the official start of La Vuelta 26, adding the Spanish race to the list of major international sporting events held in the principality.
Full Story:
Monaco will host the official start of La Vuelta 26, as announced during a ceremony at the Yacht Club de Monaco. The agreement was signed by Minister of State Pierre Dartout, Yan Le Moenner from Amaury Sport Organisation, and Javier Guillén from La Vuelta, in the presence of Prince Albert II of Monaco. Following Portugal, the Netherlands, and France, this will be the fourth time the official start of the race will take place abroad. The opening stage will be entirely within the territory of Monaco, which will also host the start of the second stage. Monaco has a wealth of experience organizing major international events, including the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo and the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. In terms of cycling, Monaco previously hosted the Grand Départ of the Tour de France in 2009 and will once again play a key role in the Tour de France 2024 as it will be the starting point for the final time trial stage between Monaco and Nice.
Source:
Gouvernement Monaco
