Could protests lead to Vuelta being abandoned?

The 2025 Vuelta a España, one of cycling’s most prestigious Grand Tours, has been marred by repeated disruptions caused by pro-Palestinian protesters, raising serious safety concerns for riders and organizers alike. The race, which is scheduled to conclude in Madrid this Sunday, has seen multiple stages shortened or altered due to protests, with one rider forced to abandon the competition after a crash caused by demonstrators running onto the course.