Month: August 2019

By David Hunter Andorra La Vella – Cortals D’Encamp 94.4km It might only be the ninth stage, but this is the defining moment in the 2019 Vuelta. Make no mistake, this is the day.

By David Hunter Valls – Igualada 166.9km After today’s big stage, this one is quite a lot easier.

By David Hunter Onda – Mas De La Costa 183.2km Time for a muro.

By David Hunter Mora De Rubielos – Ares Del Maestrat 198.9km One of those stages that will interest many riders.

By David Hunter L’Eliana – Observatorio Astrofísico De Javalambre 170.7km Time to head for the mountains.

By David Hunter Cullera – El Puig 175.5km One of the easiest sprint stages you’ll ever get in the Vuelta.

By David Hunter Ibi. Ciudad Del Juguete – Alicante 188km The first of the real sprint stages.

By David Hunter Benidorm – Calpe 199.6km The first road stage, and it’s typical Vuelta territory.

By David Hunter Torrevieja 13.4km TTT We begin with a team time trial.

By David Hunter Vamos! You can take your Giro and Tour de France, it’s La Vuelta that has a place in my heart. I’ve never been sure exactly why this is my favourite grand tour, I think it’s the mix of brutally steep climbs and the laid back feeling that gets me. Maybe it’s also because…

By David Hunter St Pieters – Gerarrdsbergen 178.5km Time for the Muur.

By David Hunter Den Haag 8km ITT Time for a battle against the clock.

By David Hunter Riemst – Venray 191.4km The last day for the sprinters

By David Hunter Houffalize – Houffalize 96km A short day made in hell.

By David Hunter Aalter – Aalter 167km   Another day, another lap circuit, and another sprint stage, or is it?

By David Hunter Blankenberge – Ardooie 168km The best sprint finish in cycling?

By David Hunter Beveren – Hulst 167.5km We begin with a sprint stage, but it’s far from boring.

By David Hunter The peloton roll into town with a heavy heart, the tragic events of last week still loom large over all of us, but the juggernaut that is professional cycling continues to rumble on. Route  Stage 1 On paper this is a standard sprint stage, but a mix of narrow roads and exposed sections…