The Vuelta a Burgos GC is a multi-stage mountain race in northern Spain, typically featuring repeated summit finishes and demanding climbs in the Castile and León region. Classified as 2.Pro with a mountain profile and flat finish stage, it draws strong climbers using it as final preparation for the Vuelta a España. The 2026 edition features a stacked field of Legendary-rated climbers from WorldTour teams.
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Top Favorite
Felix Gall is the complete package for this race: a climbing score of 79, five podiums in eight recent similar-profile races, and a confirmed race program that puts Burgos as a key target. No other rider in the field combines his raw stats with that level of recent form consistency.
Decathlon CMA CGM
Decathlon CMA CGM
Felix Gall tops the climbing charts at 79 and leads all riders in recent similar-profile form with a 9.8 average position across 8 races, including 5 podiums. He is confirmed for Vuelta a Burgos ahead of La Vuelta, making this a key preparation race where he will be highly motivated.
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Strong Contenders
Oscar Onley and Giulio Ciccone both sit just below Gall in overall profile but represent genuine GC threats. Onley's superior time trial score of 72 could give him an edge if a race-deciding effort comes into play, while Ciccone's podium record across similar terrain proves he knows how to close out results.
Lidl-Trek
Lidl-Trek
Giulio Ciccone carries a climbing score of 78 and has shown consistent recent form with 3 podiums in 8 similar-profile races, averaging 16.0. He is confirmed for this race and brings proven GC instincts at this level of competition.
INEOS Grenadiers
INEOS Grenadiers
Oscar Onley matches Gall's climbing stat of 79 and adds a stronger time trial score of 72, which could prove decisive on any GC-deciding stage. The young INEOS rider is listed with Vuelta a Burgos as an upcoming target, suggesting a focused race effort.
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Dark Horses
Enric Mas and Mikel Landa arrive as Vuelta a España-bound co-leaders with joint-highest climbing scores of 79, making them dangerous wildcards who may not show all their cards. Pellizzari adds youthful aggression and nine races of recent match fitness to round out this tier.
Movistar
Movistar
Enric Mas has a climbing score of 79 — joint highest in the field — and is using Vuelta a Burgos as preparation for La Vuelta, meaning he should arrive in serious racing condition. His TT score of 71 adds versatility for a mountain GC.
Red Bull - BORA
Red Bull - BORA
Giulio Pellizzari (climbing 78) has raced 9 similar-profile events in recent form, posting a podium and 4 top-10s with a best of 2nd. The Red Bull-BORA young gun is developing fast and arrives at Burgos with solid match fitness.
Soudal Quick-Step
Soudal Quick-Step
Mikel Landa shares the top climbing score of 79 and is confirmed for this race ahead of La Vuelta, indicating strong form intentions. His experience on Spanish mountain terrain and balanced stats across climbing and TT make him a genuine podium threat.
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Ones to Watch
Carlos Rodríguez, Jay Vine, Iván Sosa, and Daniel Felipe Martínez all have legitimate claims on a top-10 finish. Vine's TT score of 80 and Sosa's 2nd-place best result in similar races are the standout credentials in this group, while Rodríguez and Martínez offer La Vuelta-tuned fitness.
INEOS Grenadiers
INEOS Grenadiers
Carlos Rodríguez holds a climbing score of 77 and is confirmed for Burgos ahead of La Vuelta, but his recent similar-profile average of 20.5 over 4 races suggests inconsistency. His TT score of 73 is the strongest in the field and could be pivotal if the race comes down to margins.
Red Bull - BORA
Red Bull - BORA
Daniel Felipe Martínez (climbing 76, TT 74) is confirmed for Vuelta a Burgos and brings a well-rounded stat profile that suits punchy mountain finishes. He has the experience and class to sneak into the top 10 if the GC race fragments early.
Kern Pharma
Kern Pharma
Iván Sosa averages 13.2 across 4 recent similar-profile races with a best result of 2nd, giving him the strongest combined recent form and results among the mid-tier climbers. His climbing score of 76 is slightly lower but his track record in Spanish mountain races is undeniable.
UAE Emirates
UAE Emirates
Jay Vine brings a climbing score of 77 and an exceptional TT rating of 80 — the highest time trial score in the entire startlist. Confirmed for Burgos, his ability to ride hard tempo efforts could make him a dangerous GC outsider.
Verdict
Felix Gall is the standout favorite, combining the joint-highest climbing score in the field with the best recent form in similar-profile races and clear race motivation ahead of La Vuelta. Oscar Onley and Giulio Ciccone are his most dangerous rivals, both carrying elite climbing credentials and targeted race programs.