The 2026 Vuelta a España, one of the three major cycling races in Europe known as the Grand Tours, is entering its final weekend. The race is set to conclude on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, with the most challenging and prestigious stage—called the "queen stage"—scheduled for Saturday. This stage is typically the most difficult and decisive of the race, often determining the overall winner. The queen stage will take place in the city of Grenada, where the route includes a challenging final circuit through the streets. This part of the course has raised concerns among teams and organizers about the safety of the riders. Reports from the Spanish newspaper As suggest that some teams are considering a time neutralization before the end of the final stage. Time neutralization is a rare procedure in professional cycling where the time gaps between riders are reset, effectively canceling the time differences gained or lost in the final stage. This would make the overall winner the rider with the best overall time up to that point. The decision to push for time neutralization is reportedly based on the alleged danger posed by the final circuit in Grenada. The narrow, winding streets and potential for unpredictable conditions—such as traffic or weather—have raised questions about the safety of the route. While neutralization is not common, it has been used in the past in cases where race organizers or teams believe the final stage poses an unfair or unsafe risk to competitors. As the final weekend approaches, all eyes will be on the teams, organizers, and race officials as they decide whether to proceed with the final stage as planned or implement time neutralization. This decision could have a significant impact on the final standings and the overall outcome of the 2026 Vuelta a España.