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Gallery: La Vuelta a España 2021 in images

Gallery: La Vuelta a España 2021 in images

The best images from an action-packed edition of La Vuelta a España, won by Primož Roglič in emphatic style

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Standings after Stage 21

La Vuelta a España 2021 Standings after Stage 21

Stay up to date with the Vuelta a España 2021 standings. Check who is battling for the red jersey in the general classification, as well...

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 21 Preview - Battle against the Clock

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 21 Preview - Battle against the Clock

The 2021 Vuelta a España concludes with a 34km time trial to Santiago de Compostela. Primož Roglič looks to secure the red jersey for a...

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 20 Preview - The Final Mountains

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 20 Preview - The Final Mountains

Five categorised climbs are crammed into the second half of stage 20 at La Vuelta a España, presenting a final opportunity for attacks prior to...

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 19 Preview - Breakaway or sprint?

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 19 Preview - Breakaway or sprint?

Stage 19 of La Vuelta a España begins with three categorised climbs and looks likely to conclude with a reduced sprint or breakaway victory.

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 18 Preview - The Queen Stage

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 18 Preview - The Queen Stage

The searing percentages of the Alto del Gamoniteiro make stage 18 the queen stage of La Vuelta a España 2021.

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 17 Preview - the savage Covadonga

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 17 Preview - the savage Covadonga

Stage 17 of La Vuelta a España is the first of two consecutive mountain stages, which will play a crucial role in deciding the winner...

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 16 Preview - The Sprinter’s final chance, or not?

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 16 Preview - The Sprinter’s final chance, or not?

Stage 16 of La Vuelta a España could be the final chance for the sprinters, but will an attacker steal victory in Santa Cruz de Bezana?

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 15 Preview - Mammoth Mountain Test

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 15 Preview - Mammoth Mountain Test

The high mountains continue at La Vuelta a España. Stage 15 features almost 4,000 metres of climbing and four categorised ascents.

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 14 Preview - The Mountains Return

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 14 Preview - The Mountains Return

Stage 14 of La Vuelta a España features more than 3,400 metres of climbing and concludes on the Pico Villuercas

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 13 Preview - The Sprinters Final Chance?

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 13 Preview - The Sprinters Final Chance?

With no categorised climbs in store, the sprinters look likely to return to the fore on stage 13 of La Vuelta a España

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 12 Preview - Intriguing Finale in Córdoba

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 12 Preview - Intriguing Finale in Córdoba

A multitude of riders could triumph in Córdoba on stage 12 of the Vuelta a España

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Mikel Landa: Landismo, or why cycling loves a plucky loser

Mikel Landa: Landismo, or why cycling loves a plucky loser

A disappointing Vuelta for the big Spanish hope. But it will not dent Landa's popularity with his home nation's fans

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Fabio Aru: A Spanish Swan song

Fabio Aru: A Spanish Swan song

As retirement from professional cycling beckons, Fabio Aru discusses his affinity with the Vuelta a España, his most challenging moments and his spell with Team Qhubeka-NextHash.

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 11 Preview - A Gruelling Finale

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 11 Preview - A Gruelling Finale

Stage 11 is the shortest road stage at the 2021 Vuelta a España. However, a gruelling finish awaits in Valdepeñas de Jaén

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 10 Preview - Breakaway Opportunity?

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 10 Preview - Breakaway Opportunity?

The breakaway could contest stage 10 of the Vuelta a España, where the Puerto de Almáchar will heavily influence the final result

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The Breakout Riders of the Vuelta a España so Far

The Breakout Riders of the Vuelta a España so Far

The riders that have caught our eye over the first week of racing at La Vuelta a España, despite entering without heavy expectations

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 9 Preview - Colossal Summit Finish

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 9 Preview - Colossal Summit Finish

A brutal mountain test concluding with the Alto de Velefique awaits on stage 9 of the 2021 Vuelta a España

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 8 Preview - Sprint in La Manga

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 8 Preview - Sprint in La Manga

With opportunities drying up as the mountains loom, stage 8 hands the sprinters their next opportunity at the Vuelta a España

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 7 Preview - Toughest Test Yet

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 7 Preview - Toughest Test Yet

With six categorised ascents on the menu, stage 7 of the Vuelta a España is the toughest test yet

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The Closest Grand Tour of All Time: Vuelta a España Closest Finishes

The Closest Grand Tour of All Time: Vuelta a España Closest Finishes

The Vuelta a España has hosted a plethora of close battles through the years. Here are some of the closest finishes

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 6 Preview - The Wall of Cullera

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 6 Preview - The Wall of Cullera

Stage 6 of the Vuelta a España is flat for the majority, but a 2km wall will force the GC contenders to the fore.

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Fabio Jakobsen: a story of strength, bravery and courage

Fabio Jakobsen: a story of strength, bravery and courage

After his win in today’s stage of the Vuelta a España, it’s hard to imagine that the Dutch rider was on life support just over...

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 5 Preview - Sprint or Echelons?

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 5 Preview - Sprint or Echelons?

Stage 5 of the Vuelta a España is primed to conclude in a mass sprint, though crosswinds could create chaos.

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The Red Jersey at La Vuelta a España - A Brief History

The Red Jersey at La Vuelta a España - A Brief History

La Vuelta a España is the youngest of cycling’s three Grand Tours. But what is the history behind the leader's red jersey?

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 4 Preview - Uphill Sprint

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 4 Preview - Uphill Sprint

A tricky, uphill finish is in store on stage 4 of the Vuelta a España. Will the sprinters prevail?

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 3 Preview - Summit finish

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 3 Preview - Summit finish

The first mountain top finish awaits as the Vuelta a España tackles the revered Picón Blanco

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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 2 Preview - Sprint in Burgos

La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 2 Preview - Sprint in Burgos

Stage 2 of the Vuelta a España provides the sprinters with their first opportunity to taste stage victory.

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La Vuelta a Espana 2021: Route, predictions and contenders

La Vuelta a Espana 2021: Route, predictions and contenders

Rouleur looks ahead to La Vuelta a España 2021. We analyse the route, contenders, storylines and more ahead of the final Grand Tour of the...

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Vuelta a España newsletter with Zwift

Vuelta a España newsletter with Zwift

Produced in association with Zwift, our daily newsletter delivers all the latest Vuelta news from one of the most exciting bike races in the world each morning straight...

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