Cycling legends ride for Princess Charlène Foundation at Vuelta opener
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Former race champions including Vinokourov, Cancellara and Hushovd lined up on Saturday for a charity ride supporting the Princess Charlène of Monaco Foundation ahead of the Vuelta 2026.
Around fifteen figures from the professional cycling world, including former champions Alexander Vinokourov, Fabian Cancellara and Thor Hushovd, took part in a charity race on Saturday morning in support of the Princess Charlène of Monaco Foundation. The event served as a curtain-raiser to the 2026 Vuelta a España, linking the Princess's foundation to one of cycling's three Grand Tours.
The Princess Charlène of Monaco Foundation, which focuses on water safety and drowning prevention, has built a consistent presence in the world of sport and public events in the Principality. A cycling race featuring names of this calibre, timed to precede a major international race, gives the Foundation significant visibility at an audience that extends well beyond Monaco's borders.
For residents and those following the Principality's calendar, it reinforces Monaco's role as a gathering point for high-profile sporting and charitable occasions, with Princess Charlène's Foundation continuing to attract serious names from the global sports community.