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Vuelta a España 2016 stage 13

Vuelta 2016 Stage 13: Conti solos to victory, Quintana still in red

Stage 13 is the longest in the Vuelta a España featuring a sheer endless series of hills, yet the finale is mostly flat. Twelve attackers are on a roll the whole day, while Valerio Conti goes solo with around 20 kilometres remaining to take the flowers. Quintana retains in the overall lead.

Vuelta 2016 Route stage 13: Bilbao – Urdax (Navarra)

Vuelta 2016 Route stage 13: Bilbao – Urdax (Navarra)

Friday, September 2, 2016 – At 212.8 kilometres, stage 13 in the Vuelta a España leads from Bilbao to Urdax-Dantxarinea. While it is the longest stage of the 2016 Vuelta, the riders face a series of nine Basque hills, four of which are categorised.

Vuelta 2016 Favourites stage 13: Tough sprinters versus brave attackers

Vuelta 2016 Favourites stage 13: Tough sprinters versus brave attackers

The longest stage in the 2016 Vuelta a España is played out on a parcours with all the characteristics of a typical Basque race. Especially halfway the roads are teeming with hills and climbs, yet the last 50 kilometres are merely undulating, opening up opportunities for the toughest of the fast men.

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