By kazimladimeji 
La Vuelta a España 2025: Stage 12 Recap with Video Highlights
Stage 12 Overview
Stage 12 covered approximately 144.9 km from Laredo to Los Corrales de Buelna, featuring two significant climbs: the Puerto de Alisas (8.6 km at 5.8%) and the decisive Collada de Brenes (7 km at 7.9%) with sections pushing over 15%. The route was tailor-made for an aggressive breakaway to seize the day.
A large fragment formed early, eventually stretching to 52 riders in front. As the race reached the final climb, Juan Ayuso attacked with teammate support, joined by Javier Romo. The two pulled clear and battled to the line in a gripping sprint finish.
Final Results
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Winner: Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)
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2nd: Javier Romo (Movistar)
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3rd: Brieuc Rolland (Groupama-FDJ), 13 seconds behind
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Jonas Vingegaard (race leader) finished over 6 minutes back, maintaining his 50-second overall lead over João Almeida and Tom Pidcock.
Stage 12 Recap at a Glance
| Key Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage Route | Laredo → Los Corrales de Buelna, ~144.9 km |
| Main Climbs | Puerto de Alisas (2nd-cat), Collada de Brenes (1st-cat) |
| Stage Winner | Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) |
| Runner-up | Javier Romo (Movistar) |
| Third Place | Brieuc Rolland (Groupama-FDJ) (+13s) |
| GC Leader | Jonas Vingegaard retained red, with a +50s lead |
What Stage 12 Means for the Overall Race
Juan Ayuso’s well-timed sprint victory signals rising momentum as the Vuelta heads into the back half. Though GC positions remain unchanged, his win sets the stage for more tactical battles ahead.
Jonas Vingegaard’s smooth defense of the red jersey suggests confidence and control, setting up a compelling showdown in the upcoming mountain stages. The pyrotechnics are just getting started.