La Vuelta – Jerseys and outfits of the professional teams
La Vuelta, also known as the Tour of Spain, is one of the three most important stage races in professional cycling, alongside the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia. Since its inception in 1935, the Vuelta has captivated cycling fans from all over the world every year. In September 2025, it will once again feature 21 stages across Spain and parts of Portugal or Italy. The finish line is traditionally in the capital city of Madrid.
The route is varied, featuring everything from flat sprint finishes and hilly stages to legendary mountain stages in the Pyrenees and Asturias. Two individual time trials round out the challenging profile.
The jerseys and what they mean
The Vuelta 2025 will once again feature four official classification jerseys, which will be awarded to the leading riders in various disciplines. Here is an overview:
- Red jersey (Maillot Rojo): Awarded to the overall leader – i.e. the rider with the best time across all stages.
- Green jersey (Maillot Verde): Belongs to the rider with the most points – ideal for sprinters, as points are awarded at every finish.
- Polka dot jersey (Maillot Lunares): Goes to the best climber, i.e. the king of the mountains in the tour.
- White jersey (Maillot Blanco): Rewards the most versatile rider in the combined classification.
90 years of the Vuelta – a special race
2025 is a very special year for the Tour of Spain: the Vuelta will be 90 years old. This anniversary will be celebrated in style – not only with a route that is one of the most exciting in recent years, but also with a look back at the great moments of the past.
Many classic stage locations such as the Alto de l'Angliru and the Lagos de Covadonga are returning and promise pure excitement. Various cultural and sporting events are also planned around the race – a celebration not only for cycling fans, but for the whole country.
