Cycling Spotlight (Andorra connection): The Vuelta a España 2026 kicks off Saturday, 22 August in Monaco and runs to 13 September in Granada, with Stage 1 starting Monaco-to-Monaco and live streams listed via SBS (Australia), RTVE (Spain) and VRT/RTBF (Belgium). Local Sports & Youth Pathways: Andorran Cycling Federation technical director Víctor de la Parte says the FAC’s 2026 budget is about €75,000 from the Government, and outlines licence fees from €25 for children’s and non-competitive licences up to €1,500 for male professionals and €880 for female professionals, as the federation supports 21 riders across road, mountain bike and gravel. Safety & Sport Culture: A Vuelta preview highlights rising race speeds and the need for greater attention to rider safety, while separate cycling coverage reflects on past deaths and the sport’s responsibility to prevent avoidable tragedies. Global Events for Fans: The 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships run Aug. 26–30 in Val di Sole, Italy, with elite and U23 action across XCO, XCR, XCC, downhill and Electric-MTB, broadcast in the US/Canada on FloBikes/FloSports. Astronomy & Tourism: An Andorran astrophysicist interview frames sky-watching as a universal cultural draw, linking recent discoveries to growing interest in astronomy beyond eclipses. Travel & Lifestyle (Andorra la Vella): A guide urges visitors to look beyond skiing and shopping, spotlighting things to do in Andorra la Vella. Humanitarian Update: Divers and rescue teams recovered 19 more bodies from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, bringing the death toll to 65 with 11 still missing.