Ruta del Sol 2017

Ruta del Sol 2017Edition 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. (Slideshow route/profile)

More about the final classification and the route of the 2017 Ruta del Sol.

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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

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Ruta del Sol 2017: Profile 1st stage Rincón de la Victoria - Granada - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esProfile 1st stage

Ruta del Sol 2017: Profile 2nd stage Torredonjimeno - Mancha Réal - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esProfile 2nd stage

Ruta del Sol 2017: Profile 3rd stage Lucena - Lucena - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esProfile 3rd stage

Ruta del Sol 2017: Profile 4th stage La Campana - Seville - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esProfile 4th stage

Ruta del Sol 2017: All stages - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esAll stages

Ruta del Sol 2017: Profile 5th stage Setenil de las Bodegas - Coín - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esProfile 5th stage

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Watch the highlights of recent races here:

Ruta del Sol 2017: 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.
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Ruta del Sol 2017: 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.
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Ruta del Sol 2017: 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.
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Ruta del Sol 2017: 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.
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Ruta del Sol 2017: 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.
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More articlesRuta del Sol 2017: The RouteRuta del Sol 2017: RidersRuta del Sol 2017: FavouritesRuta del Sol 2017 Route stage 1: Rincón de la Victoria – GranadaRuta del Sol 2017 Route stage 2: Torredonjimeno - Mancha RéalRuta del Sol 2017 Route stage 3: Lucena – LucenaRuta del Sol 2017 Route stage 4: La Campana – SevilleRuta del Sol 2017 Route stage 5: Setenil de las Bodegas – Coín