Gallery: Vuelta a España opening week
# Exciting Moments from the Opening Week of Vuelta a España 2025
**Dive into our exclusive photo gallery capturing the thrilling start of the 2025 season’s final Grand Tour, the Vuelta a España.**
With Mike Woods clinching a stage win last year, the excitement is palpable as riders head into this year’s competition.
### Stage Highlights
**Stage 1: Torino-Reggia di Venaria > Novara**
– **Top finisher:** Ethan Vernon, finishing second with the same time as the winner.
– **Quote from Ethan Vernon:** “I wanted to win, but in the end, second is not bad, and it gives us confidence for the rest of the race. I wasn’t a million miles away, and we’ve got four more opportunities. Anything can happen on a different day. So I’m pretty confident we can go one further this race.”
**Stage 2: Alba > Limone Piemonte**
– **Top finisher:** Coming soon…
Stay tuned for more updates as the Vuelta progresses, and witness the intense competition from these elite athletes. Check out the captivating images from the opening stages below!
As the competition heats up, fans anticipate what thrilling performances await in the coming stages!
