Vuelta a España stage 1 time trial start times - When Jay Vine, Wout van Aert, Tadej Pogačar and others take turns on twisting 9.6km route in Monaco
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Key Points:
- The 2024 Vuelta a España begins with a 9.4km individual time trial (ITT) in Monaco, featuring twisting turns, tunnels, and iconic landmarks, setting the tone for the general classification ahead of two weeks of climbing in southern Spain.
- The ITT starts at the Monte Carlo Casino and follows much of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit, including Port Hercules and the Louis II Stadium, with the course's main elevation gain occurring in the second half.
- Notable absences include 2025 champion Jonas Vingegaard and world champion Filippo Ganna, while Primož Roglič, the most recent Vuelta winner, will wear bib number one and start last among 184 riders.
- Key favorites for the ITT include Wout van Aert, Ivan Romeo, Tadej Pogačar, and Jay Vine, with riders starting one minute apart from 19:20 local time.
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