The first long summit finish. The Vuelta doesn’t have many mythical climbs, there’s no Ventoux nor Stelvio but the Lagos de Covadonga are the closest the race gets, a climb that’s been a regular since the 1980s and climbed for the 21st time today.
Vuelta a España Stage 14 Preview
A hard day in the Vuelta, what it lacks in high altitude it makes up for with steep roads and a very tough finish.
Vuelta a España Stage 13 Preview
A summit finish at La Camperona, notionally 8km at 7.5% which would be hard enough but it’s got sections above 15% and moments above 20%.
Vuelta a España Stage 12 Preview
On paper a day for a breakaway again, on tarmac there’s a chance for surprises in the finish. Tomorrow’s summit finish will weigh on the mind for the GC contenders but for the others there’s the stage win.
Vuelta a España Stage 9 Preview
The first big summit finish of the Vuelta to the ski station of La Covatilla. It’s live on TV from start to finish.
Vuelta a España Stage 8 Preview
An uphill finish that’s made for Peter Sagan, the Slovak has had a slow start to the race but popped up to take second place yesterday. Meanwhile the main GC contenders will try to rest ahead of tomorrow’s big summit finish.
Vuelta a España Stage 7 Preview
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…
