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

Pablo Castrillo's Vuelta stage 12 win is a triumph for the underdog — but new UCI wildcard rules threaten to make such David vs Goliath moments a thing of the past.

By Chris Marshall-Bell

Photography by Zac Williams/SWPix

29 AUGUST 2024 | UPDATED 11.40 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.