# Colombian Cyclists Tejada and Buitrago Defend Lead in Vuelta a España Stage 10

Colombian cyclists Harold Tejada and Santiago Buitrago defended their positions during Stage 10 of the Vuelta a España.

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Colombian cyclists Harold Tejada of Astana and Santiago Buitrago of Bahrain successfully defended their positions during the tenth stage of the Vuelta a España. [^1]

Enric Mas holds the lead of the general classification after winning Stage 9 at the Alto de Aitana. [^2]

Richard Carapaz enters Stage 10 in fifth place in the general classification, trailing the leader by 3 minutes and 26 seconds. [^3]

Stage 10 covers a distance of 184.7 kilometers between Alcaraz and Elche de la Sierra in the province of Albacete. [^4]

The 2026 Vuelta a España resumed competition on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with Stage 10 following a day of rest. [^5]

Enric Mas of Movistar remains the overall leader of the Vuelta a España. [^6]

The riders faced difficult conditions including descents and strong winds during the stage. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Colombian cyclists Harold Tejada of Astana and Santiago Buitrago of Bahrain successfully defended their positions during the tenth stage of the Vuelta a España. (El Tiempo, News)
2. Enric Mas holds the lead of the general classification after winning Stage 9 at the Alto de Aitana. (El Universo, News)
3. Richard Carapaz enters Stage 10 in fifth place in the general classification, trailing the leader by 3 minutes and 26 seconds. (El Universo, News)
4. Stage 10 covers a distance of 184.7 kilometers between Alcaraz and Elche de la Sierra in the province of Albacete. (El Universo, News)
5. The 2026 Vuelta a España resumed competition on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with Stage 10 following a day of rest. (El Universo, News)
6. Enric Mas of Movistar remains the overall leader of the Vuelta a España. (El Tiempo, News)
7. The riders faced difficult conditions including descents and strong winds during the stage. (El Tiempo, News)

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