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Vuelta a España 2016 stage 6

Vuelta 2016 Stage 6: Simon Yates powers to victory, Atapuma retains in lead

At 163.2 kilometres, stage 6 of the Vuelta is marked by an interesting finale. At a 2 kilometres climb with 5 kilometres left Simon Yates attacks. He eats early escapee Mathias Frank for breakfast to solo to victory.

Vuelta 2016 Route stage 6: Monforte de Lemos – Luintra (Ribeira Sacra)

Vuelta 2016 Route stage 6: Monforte de Lemos – Luintra (Ribeira Sacra)

Thursday, August 25, 2016 – At 163.2 kilometres, stage 6 of the Vuelta a España brings one 2nd category climb in the second half of the race. The finale is marked by a 2 kilometres climb that's crested with 3.3 kilometres left. Once again an interesting Vuelta stage, this one leading from Monforte de Lemos to Luintra.

Vuelta 2016 Favourites stage 6: Versatile stage, versatile contenders

Vuelta 2016 Favourites stage 6: Versatile stage, versatile contenders

Stage 6 in the Vuelta a España is 163.2 kilometres. A challenging finale is ushered in by a 2nd category ascent that's crested with 48 kilometres left before a steep climb in the last kilometres intensifies the race to the extreme. Climbing sprinters, early escapees, late attackers, or bold descenders - who are most likely to turn out on top in stage 6 of the Vuelta a España?

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