Today, at La Vuelta, Simon Yates was on home turf. On the small handful of days each year when he’s … More
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Vuelta Espana 2018 Stage 18: will-they-won’t-they…
With a few hundred to go Sagan launched a hail Mary sprint to bridge the gap. Meanwhile Wallays got the jump on Bystrom. A seething peloton’s worth of fast finishers gasped and snorted just behind.
Vuelta Espana 2018 Stage 10: the Royal Owl of Fermoselle
Today, stage ten, really was about as flat as the Vuelta Espana gets. Having said that the organisers still couldn’t … More
Vuelta Espana 2018 Stage 9: the accidental leader
For the past few days, stage nine had carried the subtitle: “The day when Rudy Molard will lose the red … More
Vuelta Espana 2018 Stage 6: dreaming in Spanish
The Spanish, as we know, are the kings of the siesta; that civilised little afternoon nap that helps them avoid … More
Chasing La Vuelta: JOIN ME on the highest paved road in Europe
Read any article about Mont Ventoux, in Provence, France, and the phrase “moonscape” will be used. It’s the law. It’s … More
Southern Spain, October ’18: join me for a STUNNING cycling trip
Click here: Chasing La Vuelta: Mountains of Granada and Almeria In partnership with Cycling the Spains, in October 2018 I … More
Chasing La Vuelta: a cycling holiday in association with Cycling the Spains
It’s winter here in the UK. The days are short, the roads are wet, and Zwift subscriptions are on the … More
La Vuelta 2017 Stage 21: Viva la Vuelta!!
“Beer before wine and you’ll be fine,” the old saying goes. Probably an old wives tale, but Vuelta winner Chris … More
La Vuelta 2017 Stage 7: Some like it hot!
It’s Stage 7, and the Vuelta Espana strikes out for the interior. From Lliria to Cuenca, from the coast, to … More
