A breakaway or a bunch sprint? Today’s stage isn’t as hard as a profile suggests but it’s more difficult that the roadbook says. Which might just suit the breakaway…
Month: August 2018
Aqua Blues
A year ago Aqua Blue Sport won a stage at the Vuelta, now they’ve pulled out of the Tour of Britain and won’t race again. Teams come and go but rarely do they stop before the season is out.
Vuelta a España Stage 5 Preview
Another sprint stage, another 2,500m of vertical gain. The climbing is guaranteed, the sprint isn’t and today could tempt more breakaways after yesterday’s success.
Vuelta a España Stage 4 Preview
A summit finish. Sunday’s stage had a hilly finish, today is mountainous and we should get more of a selection above Alfacar.
Vuelta a España Stage 3 Preview
A likely sprint finish but still a stage packed with climbing where a breakaway will barge clear.
Vuelta a España Stage 2 Preview
Stage 2 and already the race heads for the hills and an uphill finish by the Caminito del Rey.
Vuelta a España Stage 1 Preview
¡ Vamos a la playa ! The race starts with a quick tour of Malaga’s sea front and beach, today is a short time trial to give the GC some order.
Vuelta a España Preview
In his autobiography ex-pro Charly Wegelius likens the Vuelta to “the crew of a pirate ship“, “either riders didn’t want to be there or they were desperate to perform.” Thanks to its position as the last mountain stage race of the year the race offers redemption for some who haven’t had the season they want. For others the Vuelta a straight target, a prestigious goal and this year there’s the added twist of a training camp with several likely to hone form ahead of the World Championships in Innsbruck. We might question the motivations but it makes for a more lively race and increases the chance of surprise amid a field packed with strong contenders. Here’s a look at the GC contenders for the next three weeks…
