Ruta del Sol 2017
Edition 63 of the Ruta del Sol was won by title defender Alejandro Valverde. The Spaniard bested his compatriot Alberto Contador by 1 second, while Thibaut Pinot finished in third. It was the fifth time in his career Valverde took the Vuelta a Andalucia.
More about the final classification and the route of the 2017 Ruta del Sol.
Tick links in underneath scheme for details on individual stages and race results/race reports.
Ruta del Sol 2017 stages:
| Date | Start and finish | Length | Type | Results | Winner | Leader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | We 15-2 | Ruta del Sol 2017 route stage 1 Rincón de la Victoria - Granada | 155.0 km | hilly | Ruta del Sol 2017 results stage 1 Read more | Valverde | Valverde |
| 2 | Th 16-2 | Ruta del Sol 2017 route stage 2 Torredonjimeno - Mancha Réal | 179.9 km | mountains | Ruta del Sol 2017 results stage 2 Read more | Pinot | Contador |
| 3 | Fr 17-2 | Ruta del Sol 2017 route stage 3 Lucena - Lucena | 11.9 km | ITT | Ruta del Sol 2017 results stage 3 Read more | Campenaerts | Valverde |
| 4 | Sa 18-2 | Ruta del Sol 2017 route stage 4 La Campana - Seville | 179.3 km | hilly | Ruta del Sol 2017 route stage 4 Read more | Coquard | Valverde |
| 5 | Su 19-2 | Ruta del Sol 2017 route stage 5 Setenil - Coín | 151.5 km | hilly | Ruta del Sol 2017 route stage 5 Read more | Wellens | Valverde |
Ruta del Sol 2017: Route maps, height profiles, and more
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Wellens takes early break home, Valverde overall winner
At 151.5 kilometres, the last stage in the Ruta del Sol travels on a hilly route to Coín. In rainy conditions Tim Wellens is the best rider of a front group of six, while Alejandro Valverde wins the overall in the Ruta del Sol for the fifth time in his career.Read more »
Coquard outsprints pack in Seville, Valverde retains lead
Stage 4 in the Ruta del Sol is played out on a hilly route with a flat finale. On the wide arrival in Seville Bryan Coquard is fastest. Alejandro Valverde is still in the overall lead.Read more »
Campenaerts wins ITT, Valverde new leader
The individual time trial in the Ruta del Sol is played out on gently rolling roads in the heart of Andalucia. Victor Campenaerts grabs the win 1 second ahead of Alejandro Valverde, who takes the overall lead.Read more »
Pinot takes Queen Stage, Contador new leader
At 179.9 kilometres, the Queen Stage of the Ruta del Sol takes in four ascents to travel to a summit finish after a 5.3 kilometres closing climb at 9.3%. It's there that Contador goes on the attack, yet he is caught in the dying metres of the race by Pinot. The Frenchman wins the stage and Contador takes the leaders jersey.Read more »
Valverde takes 1st stage and leader's jersey
At 155 kilometres, stage 1 in the Ruta del Sol takes in five climbs. The last one is crested with 18 kilometres to go and it's there the race ignites. Eventually six riders sprint for the win in Granada. Valverde bests Poels, while Reichenbach finishes in third. Valverde is the first overall leader.Read more »
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Rincón de la Victoria – Granada
Torredonjimeno - Mancha Réal
Lucena – Lucena
La Campana – Seville
Setenil de las Bodegas – Coín