# 2020 Challenge by La Vuelta

The 2020 Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta was a women's road cycling stage race held in and near the Spanish capital of Madrid from 6 to 8 November 2020. It was the sixth edition of the Challenge by La Vuelta.
A third day of racing was added, and the race dropped Madrid from the title to become the Challenge by La Vuelta as stages were held outside the borders of the Autonomous Community of Madrid. The rescheduled 2020 edition consisted of 2 short stages and an individual time trial. As with previous editions, the final day of the race coincided with the final day of the Vuelta a España.

## Teams

Six of the eight UCI Women's WorldTeams and ten UCI Women's Continental Teams participated in the race. Each team was allowed to enter six riders, although eight teams entered less: Cronos–Casa Dorada, Río Miera–Cantabria Deporte, Sopela Women's Team, and Team Sunweb each entered five, while Bizkaia–Durango, Doltcini–Van Eyck–Proximus, Hitec Products–Birk Sport, and Trek–Segafredo each entered four. This meant that there were 84 starters, of which 67 finished.
UCI Women's WorldTeams
* Alé BTC Ljubljana
* Canyon–SRAM
* Mitchelton–Scott
* Movistar Team
* Team Sunweb
* Trek–Segafredo
UCI Women's Continental Teams
* Bepink
* Bizkaia–Durango
* Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling
* Cronos–Casa Dorada
* Doltcini–Van Eyck–Proximus
* Hitec Products–Birk Sport
* Massi–Tactic
* Río Miera–Cantabria Deporte
* Sopela Women's Team
* Valcar–Travel & Service

## Route and organization

The race was increased from two stages in the past two editions to three this year, which race officials cited was due to the "uninterrupted growth dynamic that [the race] has maintained since its creation." The race started with a 83 km (52 mi) hilly stage from Toledo to Escalona, followed by the traditional 9.3 km (5.8 mi) individual time trial in Boadilla del Monte. The final stage was a 100.5 km (62.4 mi) criterium in Madrid that used the same finishing circuit that was used for stage 21 of the 2020 Vuelta.
The event was organised by ASO, which also organises the Vuelta a España. It was the 11th and final race of the 2020 UCI Women's World Tour.
Stage characteristics and winners :
| Stage | Date | Course | Distance | Type | Type | Winner |
| 1 | 6 November | Toledo to Escalona | 83 km (52 mi) | | Flat stage | Lorena Wiebes (NED) |
| 2 | 7 November | Boadilla del Monte to Boadilla del Monte | 9.3 km (5.8 mi) | | Individual time trial | Lisa Brennauer (GER) |
| 3 | 8 November | Madrid to Madrid | 100.5 km (62.4 mi) | | Flat stage | Elisa Balsamo (ITA) |
| Total | Total | 191.8 km (119.2 mi) | 191.8 km (119.2 mi) | 191.8 km (119.2 mi) | 191.8 km (119.2 mi) | 191.8 km (119.2 mi) |

## Stages
### Stage 1
#### 6 November 2020 — Toledo to Escalona, 83 km (52 mi)

Stage 1 Result :
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
| 1 | Lorena Wiebes (NED) | Team Sunweb | 2h 00' 16" |
| 2 | Elisa Balsamo (ITA) | Valcar–Travel & Service | + 0" |
| 3 | Lisa Brennauer (GER) | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | + 0" |
| 4 | Jelena Erić (SRB) | Movistar Team | + 0" |
| 5 | Alice Barnes (GBR) | Canyon–SRAM | + 3" |
| 6 | Silvia Zanardi (ITA) | Bepink | + 4" |
| 7 | Alexis Ryan (USA) | Canyon–SRAM | + 4" |
| 8 | Laura Asencio (FRA) | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | + 4" |
| 9 | Vittoria Guazzini (ITA) | Valcar–Travel & Service | + 4" |
| 10 | Sarah Roy (AUS) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 4" |
General classification after Stage 1 :
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
| 1 | Lorena Wiebes (NED) | Team Sunweb | 2h 00' 01" |
| 2 | Elisa Balsamo (ITA) | Valcar–Travel & Service | + 5" |
| 3 | Lisa Brennauer (GER) | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | + 10" |
| 4 | Jelena Erić (SRB) | Movistar Team | + 15" |
| 5 | Alice Barnes (GBR) | Canyon–SRAM | + 18" |
| 6 | Silvia Zanardi (ITA) | Bepink | + 19" |
| 7 | Alexis Ryan (USA) | Canyon–SRAM | + 19" |
| 8 | Laura Asencio (FRA) | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | + 19" |
| 9 | Vittoria Guazzini (ITA) | Valcar–Travel & Service | + 19" |
| 10 | Sarah Roy (AUS) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 19" |

### Stage 2
#### 7 November 2020 — Boadilla del Monte to Boadilla del Monte, 9.3 km (5.8 mi) (ITT)

Stage 2 Result :
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
| 1 | Lisa Brennauer (GER) | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | 12' 40" |
| 2 | Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA) | Trek–Segafredo | + 1" |
| 3 | Ellen van Dijk (NED) | Trek–Segafredo | + 4" |
| 4 | Annemiek van Vleuten (NED) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 8" |
| 5 | Leah Kirchmann (CAN) | Team Sunweb | + 14" |
| 6 | Sarah Roy (AUS) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 18" |
| 7 | Mieke Kröger (GER) | Hitec Products–Birk Sport | + 21" |
| 8 | Alice Barnes (GBR) | Canyon–SRAM | + 25" |
| 9 | Maaike Boogaard (NED) | Alé BTC Ljubljana | + 26" |
| 10 | Hannah Ludwig (GER) | Canyon–SRAM | + 28" |
General classification after Stage 2 :
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
| 1 | Lisa Brennauer (GER) | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | 2h 12' 51" |
| 2 | Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA) | Trek–Segafredo | + 10" |
| 3 | Ellen van Dijk (NED) | Trek–Segafredo | + 13" |
| 4 | Annemiek van Vleuten (NED) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 17" |
| 5 | Lorena Wiebes (NED) | Team Sunweb | + 18" |
| 6 | Leah Kirchmann (CAN) | Team Sunweb | + 23" |
| 7 | Sarah Roy (AUS) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 27" |
| 8 | Mieke Kröger (GER) | Hitec Products–Birk Sport | + 30" |
| 9 | Alice Barnes (GBR) | Canyon–SRAM | + 33" |
| 10 | Maaike Boogaard (NED) | Alé BTC Ljubljana | + 35" |

### Stage 3
#### 8 November 2020 — Madrid to Madrid, 100.5 km (62.4 mi)

Stage 3 Result :
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
| 1 | Elisa Balsamo (ITA) | Valcar–Travel & Service | 2h 16' 49" |
| 2 | Lorena Wiebes (NED) | Team Sunweb | + 0" |
| 3 | Marta Bastianelli (ITA) | Alé BTC Ljubljana | + 0" |
| 4 | Chiara Consonni (ITA) | Valcar–Travel & Service | + 0" |
| 5 | Silvia Zanardi (ITA) | Bepink | + 0" |
| 6 | Barbara Guarischi (ITA) | Movistar Team | + 0" |
| 7 | Lisa Brennauer (GER) | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | + 0" |
| 8 | Sandra Alonso (ESP) | Cronos–Casa Dorada | + 0" |
| 9 | Jelena Erić (SRB) | Movistar Team | + 0" |
| 10 | Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA) | Trek–Segafredo | + 0" |
General classification after Stage 3 :
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
| 1 | Lisa Brennauer (GER) | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | 4h 29' 21" |
| 2 | Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA) | Trek–Segafredo | + 12" |
| 3 | Lorena Wiebes (NED) | Team Sunweb | + 13" |
| 4 | Ellen van Dijk (NED) | Trek–Segafredo | + 31" |
| 5 | Leah Kirchmann (CAN) | Team Sunweb | + 42" |
| 6 | Annemiek van Vleuten (NED) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 44" |
| 7 | Sarah Roy (AUS) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 46" |
| 8 | Maaike Boogaard (NED) | Alé BTC Ljubljana | + 52" |
| 9 | Alice Barnes (GBR) | Canyon–SRAM | + 52" |
| 10 | Mieke Kröger (GER) | Hitec Products–Birk Sport | + 57" |

## Classification leadership table

| Stage | Winner | General classification | Points classification | Teams classification |
| 1 | Lorena Wiebes | Lorena Wiebes | Lorena Wiebes | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling |
| 2 | Lisa Brennauer | Lisa Brennauer | Lisa Brennauer | Trek–Segafredo |
| 3 | Elisa Balsamo | Lisa Brennauer | Lisa Brennauer | Trek–Segafredo |
| Final | Final | Lisa Brennauer | Lisa Brennauer | Trek–Segafredo |
* On stage 2, Elisa Balsamo, who was second in the points classification, wore the green jersey, because first placed Lorena Wiebes wore the red jersey as the leader of the general classification.
* On stage 3, Lorena Wiebes, who was second in the points classification, wore the green jersey, because first placed Lisa Brennauer wore the red jersey as the leader of the general classification.

## Final classification standings

Legend :
| Denotes the winner of the general classification | Denotes the winner of the points classification |

### General classification

Final general classification (1–10) :
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
| 1 | Lisa Brennauer (GER) | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | 4h 29' 21" |
| 2 | Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA) | Trek–Segafredo | + 12" |
| 3 | Lorena Wiebes (NED) | Team Sunweb | + 13" |
| 4 | Ellen van Dijk (NED) | Trek–Segafredo | + 31" |
| 5 | Leah Kirchmann (CAN) | Team Sunweb | + 42" |
| 6 | Annemiek van Vleuten (NED) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 44" |
| 7 | Sarah Roy (AUS) | Mitchelton–Scott | + 46" |
| 8 | Maaike Boogaard (NED) | Alé BTC Ljubljana | + 52" |
| 9 | Alice Barnes (GBR) | Canyon–SRAM | + 52" |
| 10 | Mieke Kröger (GER) | Hitec Products–Birk Sport | + 57" |

### Points classification

Final points classification (1–10) :
| Rank | Rider | Team | Points |
| 1 | Lisa Brennauer (GER) | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | 38 |
| 2 | Lorena Wiebes (NED) | Team Sunweb | 36 |
| 3 | Elisa Longo Borghini (ITA) | Trek–Segafredo | 30 |
| 4 | Elisa Balsamo (ITA) | Valcar–Travel & Service | 15 |
| 5 | Silvia Zanardi (ITA) | Bepink | 14 |
| 6 | Hannah Ludwig (GER) | Canyon–SRAM | 13 |
| 7 | Jessica Roberts (GBR) | Mitchelton–Scott | 11 |
| 8 | Janneke Ensing (NED) | Mitchelton–Scott | 9 |
| 9 | Maaike Boogaard (NED) | Alé BTC Ljubljana | 8 |
| 10 | Wilma Olausson (SWE) | Team Sunweb | 8 |

### Teams classification

Final teams classification (1–10) :
| Rank | Team | Time |
| 1 | Trek–Segafredo | 13h 30' 16" |
| 2 | Mitchelton–Scott | + 26" |
| 3 | Team Sunweb | + 32" |
| 4 | Canyon–SRAM | + 1' 02" |
| 5 | Alé BTC Ljubljana | + 1' 23" |
| 6 | Valcar–Travel & Service | + 1' 30" |
| 7 | Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling | + 1' 30" |
| 8 | Movistar Team | + 2' 19" |
| 9 | Hitec Products–Birk Sport | + 2' 43" |
| 10 | Bepink | + 2' 58" |