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Vuelta a España 2016 stage 5

Vuelta 2016 Stage 5: Meersman again, Atapuma still in the lead

Stage 5 in La Vuelta totals 171.3 kilometres, while the race is marked by a tricky finale. A 1 kilometre climb at 5% with 3 kilometres to go and a false flat arrival. Despite a Gilbert/Clarke attack on that last climb the race boils down to a bunch sprint with Meersman powering to his second victory in this year's Vuelta. Atapuma retains in red.

Vuelta 2016 Route stage 5: Viveiro – Lugo

Vuelta 2016 Route stage 5: Viveiro – Lugo

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 – The 5th stage of the 2016 Vuelta a España is the last one in Galicia. La Vuelta leaves the most northwestern region of Spain after a 171.3 kilometres race with a bunch sprint the most likely outcome.

Vuelta 2016 Favourites stage 5: Late attack or tough sprinters

Vuelta 2016 Favourites stage 5: Late attack or tough sprinters

Stage 5 in the Vuelta a España is marked by one categorised climb halfway, the rest of the race is mostly on flat to rolling terrain. Yet the finale comes with a short and harsh climb, which is perfect for a late attack. Otherwise it should be up to the fast men in Lugo.

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