Vuelta 2017 stage 11
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Vuelta 2017: López wins at Calar Alto, Froome cements lead, Nibali now second
Door Martijn Ophorst The 11th stage of La Vuelta runs to a high-altitude finish at the astronomic observatory of Calar Alto. The 15.5 kilometres closing climb is the tonic to ignite the race. Miguel Ángel López climbs to victory ahead of Froome, Nibali and…
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Vuelta 2017 Route stage 11: Lorca - Calar Alto
Door Martijn Ophorst Wednesday, 30 August 2017 - At 187.5 kilometres, the route of stage 11 in the Vuelta a España travels from Lorca to Calar Alto. A flat opening leads to a sensational finale with the Alto de Velefique and a 15.5 kilometres toil to the astronomical…
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Vuelta 2017 Favourites stage 11: Wanted - climbing legs for tough finale
Door Martijn Ophorst The 11th stage in the Vuelta a España is marked by a tough finale. Following a rather unremarkable course the finale is something to look forward to. The last 60 kilometres are all uphill, with the exception of an intermediate drop of 14.8…