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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 stage 15

The least expected day: Castrillo shines, Roglič falters, and O'Connor survives

The closing stage to the second week did not disappoint, but everything is all still to play for in the third and final week of...

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A sprinter wins a mountain stage: The Vuelta a España throws up more unpredictability

A sprinter wins a mountain stage: The Vuelta a España throws up more unpredictability

Kaden Groves took the victory on another surprising day at La Vuelta

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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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Devastating Roglič: Is Ben O'Connor's Vuelta a España dream fading?

Devastating Roglič: Is Ben O'Connor's Vuelta a España dream fading?

The Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe rider took more time back on stage 13

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A Grand Tour without Tadej Pogačar - For better or worse?

A Grand Tour without Tadej Pogačar - For better or worse?

There’s a significant difference in the racing dynamic at the Vuelta a España compared to this year’s other two major stage races

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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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The last of the great dreamers? Why Pablo Castrillo's Vuelta win is more important than it seems

The last of the great dreamers? Why Pablo Castrillo's Vuelta win is more important than it seems

Changes to the UCI rulings could mean fewer victories from the underdog teams

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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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‘Am I going to be good enough?’ - Anna van der Breggen on coming back to the women’s peloton in 2025

‘Am I going to be good enough?’ - Anna van der Breggen on coming back to the women’s peloton in 2025

The Dutchwoman tells Rouleur about her decision to come out of retirement to race for SD Worx-Protime again next season

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Luck of the Irish - at last: Eddie Dunbar's triumphant return to glory at the Vuelta a España

Luck of the Irish - at last: Eddie Dunbar's triumphant return to glory at the Vuelta a España

The Irishman finally secured his first WorldTour victory, proving his resilience and undeniable talent as an athlete

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Making the extraordinary look ordinary: Wout van Aert is back at his versatile best

Making the extraordinary look ordinary: Wout van Aert is back at his versatile best

The Belgian impressed with a dominant victory over hilly terrain as the Vuelta began its second week

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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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Another blockbuster, another new-look GC at the Vuelta a España

Another blockbuster, another new-look GC at the Vuelta a España

The Vuelta a España continues to defy expectations as Ben O’Connor holds his lead, and unexpected attacks shake up the race

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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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Roglič bites back: the fight for the Vuelta is on

Roglič bites back: the fight for the Vuelta is on

The three-time champion took almost a minute back on current leader Ben O'Connor on stage eight

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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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No more margin for error: How Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe plan to take back control at the Vuelta a España

No more margin for error: How Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe plan to take back control at the Vuelta a España

After a costly mistake, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe came back fighting on stage seven

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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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Has Ben O'Connor staked a claim for Vuelta victory?

Has Ben O'Connor staked a claim for Vuelta victory?

Ben O'Connor of Decathlon AG2R LA Mondiale spectacularly won stage six of the Vuelta a España to become the new race leader

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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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Proving the critics wrong once again: Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's latest Grand Tour win

Proving the critics wrong once again: Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's latest Grand Tour win

The 21-year-old Czech rider continues DSM's Grand Tour win habit

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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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