Vuelta a España Begins at Supermarket in Spain

The Vuelta a España showcased an unconventional start to its sixth stage from inside a Carrefour supermarket in Jerez de la Frontera, where cyclists prepared for a challenging 185.5 km race. This unusual setting featured riders queuing next to shopping aisles and navigating escalators, with the event being described as a 'neutralised' start before the official racing began outside the supermarket. Carrefour has a long-standing sponsorship role in the race, marking its 12th year, and has a history of unique start locations including an aircraft carrier and a Roman amphitheater. Current race leader Primoz Roglic continues to hold a narrow lead as the competition progresses. The Vuelta, one of cycling's three Grand Tours, runs through 21 stages and concludes in Madrid on September 8. The bizarre supermarket start has drawn both confusion and amusement from spectators.