Talavera de la Reina to La Covatilla – 200.8 km The route This is the first big mountain stage of this year’s Vuelta a España. We have already had one uphill finish but today’s final climb is much harder. However, it’s not so much about how much time you can … Continue reading “Vuelta a España – Stage 9 Preview & Favorites”
Linares to Almadén – 195 km. The route Today’s stage is very similar to the one we saw yesterday. There is not as much climbing to do but with an uphill finish, the sprinters can’t be sure to fight for the win this time either. The opening 60 km, on … Continue reading “Vuelta a España – Stage 8 Preview & Favorites”
Puerto Lumbreras to Pozo Alcón – 185.7 km The route Looking at the profile of today’s stage, it may not seem like a difficult one. However, the riders still have over 2000 meters of climbing to overcome. Especially the opening 40 km are predominantly uphill with very few and short … Continue reading “Vuelta a España – Stage 7 Preview & Favorites”
Huércal-Overa to San Javier. Mar Menor – 155.7 km The route After two hard days in hilly terrains, today’s stage should be one for the fast guys. The relatively short distance, the expected headwind and “just” 1000 meters of climbing mean the teams of the sprinters should be able to … Continue reading “Vuelta a España – Stage 6 Preview & Favorites”
Granada to Roquetas de Mar – 188.7 km The route At the start of stage 4, many riders were talking about saving as much energy as possible during the stage in order to be ready to attack today, which seemed like the first really good day for a break in … Continue reading “Vuelta a España – Stage 5 Preview & Favorites”
Vélez-Málaga to Alfacar. Sierra de la Alfaguara – 161.4 km The route Even though stage 2 ended up being somewhat of a GC fight, it didn’t really reveal too much about the conditions of the favorites. Today however, we will get the first real answers to who we can expect … Continue reading “Vuelta a España – Stage 4 Preview & Favorites”
Mijas to Alhaurín de la Torre – 178.2 km The route After the opening time trial and a day for the puncheurs and GC riders, the sprinters should get a chance to shine today. The stage starts out flat and it finishes flat. However, in between, the riders still have … Continue reading “Vuelta a España – Stage 3 Preview & Favorites”
Marbella to Caminito del Rey – 163.5 km. The route After about five kilometers of neutral riding in Marbella, the riders start climbing right from the beginning of the official start of the stage. Puerto de Ojén is 6.5 km long and has an average gradient of 5.2 %. It’s … Continue reading “Vuelta a España – Stage 2 Preview & Favorites”
Málaga – 8 km – Individual time trial. The route Starting out right on the marina in Málaga, the route takes the riders to the end of the pier where they turn around after 1.5 km and start to head back. After passing the lighthouse, the riders continue alongside the … Continue reading “Vuelta a España – Stage 1 Preview & Favorites”
First of all. Welcome back to this special Vuelta a España 2018 edition of C-Cycling. I’m truly grateful that you are here. Now, let’s get to it. The Route For the first time in nine years, the Vuelta starts out with an individual time trial. Usually, the GC riders have … Continue reading “Vuelta a España – Overall Preview & Favorites”