Ruta del Sol 2017
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Ruta del Sol 2017: Wellens takes early break home, Valverde overall winner
Door Martijn Ophorst 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…
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Ruta del Sol 2017: Coquard outsprints pack in Seville, Valverde retains lead
Door Martijn Ophorst 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
Door Martijn Ophorst 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
Door Martijn Ophorst 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…
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Ruta del Sol 2017: Valverde takes 1st stage and leader's jersey
Door Martijn Ophorst 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…
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Ruta del Sol 2017: The Route
Door Martijn Ophorst The 2017 Ruta del Sol is played out from Wednesday 15 February to Sunday 20 February. The first serious multi-day test on European soil features three hilly races, an ITT, and a tough mountain stage on day two.
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Ruta del Sol 2017: Riders
Door Martijn Ophorst The 2017 Ruta del Sol starts on Wednesday, 15 February with a field featuring the likes of Alberto Contador, Thibaut Pinot and Mikel Landa, while four-time winner Alejandro Valverde is defending his title. Cyclingstage.com brings you the startlist.
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Ruta del Sol 2017: Favourites
Door Martijn Ophorst The Ruta del Sol, a.k.a. Vuelta a Andalucia, is one of the first big stage races on European soil. Played out in the deep south of Spain, the race features a plentitude of climbs. Cyclingstage.com takes a closer look at the GC favourites in the…
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Ruta del Sol 2017 Route stage 1: Rincón de la Victoria – Granada
Door Martijn Ophorst Wednesday, 15 February 2017 – The 1st stage of the Ruta del Sol travels from coastal town Rincón de la Victoria to Granada. At 155 kilometres, the route takes in a fair amount of uphill torture. Five peaks, the last one is crested with 19…
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Ruta del Sol 2017 Route stage 2: Torredonjimeno - Mancha Réal
Door Martijn Ophorst Thursday, 16 February 2017 - As early as stage 2 the 2017 Ruta del Sol brings the Queen Stage. At 179.9 kilometres, the route travels from Torredonjimeno to Mancha Réal and takes in four ascents. The finish is at an elevation of 1,269 metres,…
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Ruta del Sol 2017 Route stage 3: Lucena – Lucena
Door Martijn Ophorst Friday, 17 February 2017 - At 11.9 kilometres, stage 3 in the Ruta del Sol is an individual time trial. The race is played out in Lucena, located at the very center of Andalusia.
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Ruta del Sol 2017 Route stage 4: La Campana – Seville
Door Martijn Ophorst Saturday, 18 February 2017 - The route of stage 4 in the Ruta del Sol, or Vuelta a Andalucia, travels to one of the most beautiful city in Spain, Seville. The 179.3 kilometres race takes in some climbs, yet the finale is flat.
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Ruta del Sol 2017 Route stage 5: Setenil de las Bodegas – Coín
Door Martijn Ophorst Sunday, 19 February 2017 - The 5th and last stage in Ruta del Sol starts in Setenil de las Bodegas and travels to Coín, which is located 30 kilometres north of Marbella. At 151.5 kilometres, the route takes in a number of ascents, yet the race is…