# Mads Pedersen withdraws from 2026 Vuelta a España due to illness

Danish sprinter Mads Pedersen withdraws from the 2026 Vuelta a España after failing to recover from illness.

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On September 2, 2026, Mads Pedersen of the Lidl-Trek team withdrew from the 2026 Vuelta a España after failing to recover from an illness. [^1]

Richard Carapaz competed in Stage 10 of the 2026 Vuelta a España on September 1, a 184.7-kilometer stage between Alcaraz and Elche de la Sierra. [^2]

Richard Carapaz is currently fifth in the general classification of the 2026 Vuelta a España, trailing leader Enric Mas by 3 minutes and 26 seconds. [^3]

Lidl-Trek confirmed that Pedersen would not take the start of stage 11 in Cartagena and would focus on full recovery before pursuing remaining season objectives. [^4]

Richard Carapaz finished ninth in Stage 9 of the 2026 Vuelta a España, which moved him up one position in the general classification. [^5]

Stage 10 of the 2026 Vuelta a España features 2,991 meters of cumulative elevation gain and includes three third-category climbs. [^6]

By September 2, 2026, a total of 18 cyclists had withdrawn from the 2026 Vuelta a España due to accidents, health problems, or team decisions. [^7]

Pedersen stated that the current level of his performance was not adequate and that something was not working well in his preparation. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. On September 2, 2026, Mads Pedersen of the Lidl-Trek team withdrew from the 2026 Vuelta a España after failing to recover from an illness. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
2. Richard Carapaz competed in Stage 10 of the 2026 Vuelta a España on September 1, a 184.7-kilometer stage between Alcaraz and Elche de la Sierra. (El Comercio, News)
3. Richard Carapaz is currently fifth in the general classification of the 2026 Vuelta a España, trailing leader Enric Mas by 3 minutes and 26 seconds. (El Comercio, News)
4. Lidl-Trek confirmed that Pedersen would not take the start of stage 11 in Cartagena and would focus on full recovery before pursuing remaining season objectives. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Richard Carapaz finished ninth in Stage 9 of the 2026 Vuelta a España, which moved him up one position in the general classification. (El Comercio, News)
6. Stage 10 of the 2026 Vuelta a España features 2,991 meters of cumulative elevation gain and includes three third-category climbs. (El Comercio, News)
7. By September 2, 2026, a total of 18 cyclists had withdrawn from the 2026 Vuelta a España due to accidents, health problems, or team decisions. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. Pedersen stated that the current level of his performance was not adequate and that something was not working well in his preparation. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)

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