2024 La Vuelta Archives

Van Aert Crash Deprived the Vuelta of a Legendary Performance

September 9, 2024 at 4:18 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

Crashes are part of cycling, and have always been, but especially in the past few years, as the racing got much faster and much more competitive, with riders often going at full speed right from the start of a race or stage.

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Calmly, Craftily, Inevitably, Roglič Wins Record-Tying Fourth Vuelta

September 9, 2024 at 9:29 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Primož Roglič’s fourth Vuelta a España championship, tying him with Roberto Heras for most GC wins in the race, was a triumph of intelligence, talent, legs and, above all, deception, a kind of Three-Card Monte on wheels. The plan was clearly devised by the Red…

The Visma Curse Continues: Van Aert Crashes out of Vuelta and Is Out for the Year

September 5, 2024 at 2:15 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

I don’t believe in curses, spells or voodoo, but what has happened to Visma–Lease a Bike’s star riders this year cannot be explained any other way. The latest misfortune struck the team’s superlative all-rounder Wout van Aert just when he seemed to complete a magnificent…

Kaden Groves On His Hat-Trick Sprint Victory: Quite dangerous out there

September 5, 2024 at 7:53 am3 min reading

Road cycling

In a thrilling sprint finish under treacherous conditions, Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) secured his third stage win at the 2024 Vuelta a España, triumphing on a rain-soaked day in Santander.

Visma-Lease a Bike on Wout van Aert’s Crash: “We all feel for him”

September 4, 2024 at 9:43 am3 min reading

Road cycling

Wout van Aert’s participation in the Vuelta a España came to an unexpected end after a severe crash on a damp descent during stage 16. Van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike), who had been a dominant presence in the race, lost control on a moist, left-hand…

8 Most Epic Climbs for Your Next Cycling Vacation in Spain

September 3, 2024 at 10:21 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Spain, with its diverse landscapes and year-round temperate climate, is a paradise for cyclists. It hosts three World Tour stage races including Vuelta a España, Tour of the Basque Country and Tour of Catalonia, as well as the San Sebastián Classic. Whether you’re a semi-pro…

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Roglič Gains on O’Connor as Castrillo Bobs and Weaves His Way to 2nd Stage Win

September 2, 2024 at 1:50 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

Ever since Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe made a huge tactical mistake on stage 6 of the 2024 Vuelta a España by letting Ben O’Connor (AG2R Decathlon La Mondiale) escape on a long breakaway and take the red jersey off the shoulders of Primož Roglič while also taking…

The La Vuelta Symbols You Never Knew

September 1, 2024 at 6:49 am5 min reading

Road cycling

La Vuelta symbols are well recognised and beloved, and although they are not as famous as those of the Tour de France, they are still part of the cycling mythos. So, let’s have a look at La Vuelta’s symbols, their story, and their meaning.

Tackle A Route Made By Alberto Contador: Explore Madrid’s Anillo Verde and La Rioja’s Wine Region

September 1, 2024 at 6:31 am4 min reading

Road cycling

To celebrate La Vuelta a España, let’s take a look at two of the most culturally and historically important regions of the country of Spain – the capital city of Madrid and La Rioja, one of the least populated but most beautiful parts of the…

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Van Aert Wins Third Vuelta Stage and Takes Control of the Škoda Green Jersey Race

August 30, 2024 at 4:36 pm3 min reading

Road cycling

Wout van Aert is definitely back to his best form. Visma–Lease a Bike’s superstar all-rounder proved that on stage 10 of the Vuelta a España, when he was the instigator and driving force of a long breakaway that was allowed by the peloton to reach…