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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 16 preview - Lagos de Covadonga awaits

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 16 preview - Lagos de Covadonga awaits

Heading into the third and final week means that the battle for the red jersey will be heating up

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Vuelta endgame: who will succeed in the tightly-fought battle for the red jersey?

Vuelta endgame: who will succeed in the tightly-fought battle for the red jersey?

A thrilling final week is in store in Spain as Ben O'Connor attempts to defend his narrowing lead

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Has Enric Mas found the key to winning the Vuelta a España?

Has Enric Mas found the key to winning the Vuelta a España?

In a Vuelta of seemingly countless twists and turns, there are sure to be more during the final week

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 15 preview - A brutal summit finish

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 15 preview - A brutal summit finish

This is a day where we can expect big changes on the general classification

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 14 preview - the longest stage

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 14 preview - the longest stage

This stage will be an opportunity for the breakaway artists as the following day's summit finish will be a gruelling battle for the GC

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 13 preview - GC action on the Ancares

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 13 preview - GC action on the Ancares

We're expecting big battles between the favourites on the slopes of the final climb

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 11 preview - a difficult day around Padrón

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 11 preview - a difficult day around Padrón

The final climb – the Puerto Cruxeiras – just 10km from the finish line, could provide a rider with the launchpad to stage victory

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From setbacks to success: How UAE Team Emirates could claim Vuelta victory

From setbacks to success: How UAE Team Emirates could claim Vuelta victory

Adam Yates’ astonishing solo victory reignites UAE Team Emirates’ Vuelta hopes, keeping their dream of a Grand Tour sweep alive

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 10 preview - an opportunity for the breakaway

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 10 preview - an opportunity for the breakaway

Will the race-winning attack be made on the final climb, or will someone try to get a head start on the two categorised climbs that...

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage nine preview - a punishing day in Sierra Nevada

Vuelta a España 2024 stage nine preview - a punishing day in Sierra Nevada

A gruelling climbing stage in the high mountains ends week one of the Vuelta

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage eight preview - a punchy finale

Vuelta a España 2024 stage eight preview - a punchy finale

All the action is expected to take place in the closing kilometres of this 159km-long stage

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The battle begins: How long can Ben O'Connor hold on to the red jersey?

The battle begins: How long can Ben O'Connor hold on to the red jersey?

The Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale rider's unexpected rise in the Vuelta puts him in the spotlight. Can he withstand the pressure and retain the red...

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage seven preview - attackers on the Alto del 14%?

Vuelta a España 2024 stage seven preview - attackers on the Alto del 14%?

A clash of the stronger fastmen is expected to conclude this undulating day

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage six preview - a tough day through Andalusia

Vuelta a España 2024 stage six preview - a tough day through Andalusia

Stage six will be a tricky and unusual day for the riders as they start from the Carrefour supermarket in Jerez de la Frontera

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage five preview - a sprint into Seville

Vuelta a España 2024 stage five preview - a sprint into Seville

A flat 20km into the finish means this stage looks likely to be one for the sprinters

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage four preview - the first summit finish

Vuelta a España 2024 stage four preview - the first summit finish

As early as stage four the peloton will face their first mountain test

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage three preview - the final stage in Portugal

Vuelta a España 2024 stage three preview - the final stage in Portugal

Another sprint is on the cards in the Vuelta's last day in Portugal

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage two preview - an opportunity for the fastmen

Vuelta a España 2024 stage two preview - an opportunity for the fastmen

Sprint stages are rarities in the 2024 Vuelta, so this is a chance not to be missed for the sprinters of the peloton

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage one preview - a fast start along the coast in Lisbon

Vuelta a España 2024 stage one preview - a fast start along the coast in Lisbon

The opening stage of the 79th edition of the Vuelta a España is a fast start for the time trial specialists

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From last-minute entry to Olympic gold: How Kristen Faulkner soloed to victory in Paris

From last-minute entry to Olympic gold: How Kristen Faulkner soloed to victory in Paris

The women's Olympic road race once again proved to produce unexpected winners

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Tour de France 2024 team ratings: How did each squad perform?

Tour de France 2024 team ratings: How did each squad perform?

Rouleur rates each team out of 10 on their Tour de France performance

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Which teams will leave the Tour de France disappointed?

Which teams will leave the Tour de France disappointed?

Although valiant attempts were made by many to get the win on stage 20, it was another victory for the yellow jersey

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Tour de France 2024 stage 21 preview - a grand finale against the clock

Tour de France 2024 stage 21 preview - a grand finale against the clock

From Monaco to Nice, this individual time trial is designed for those with strong climbing legs

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Alpine acquiesce: Vingegaard and Visma turn to second place consolidation at the Tour de France

Alpine acquiesce: Vingegaard and Visma turn to second place consolidation at the Tour de France

The Dutch team concede there is little to be done in the light of Tadej Pogačar's obliterating dominance 

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Tour de France 2024 stage 20 preview - another intense day in the Alps

Tour de France 2024 stage 20 preview - another intense day in the Alps

This is the shortest road stage of the race, however, it also boasts the most amount of metres climbing

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How Richard Carapaz proved persistence pays off at the Tour de France

How Richard Carapaz proved persistence pays off at the Tour de France

After many attempts, EF Education-EasyPost finally reap the rewards of their efforts thanks to Carapaz

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