Vuelta 2017 stage 18
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Vuelta 2017: Armée climbs to glory in stage 18, Froome cements overall lead
Door Martijn Ophorst The 18th stage of La Vuelta offers four climbs in the last 60 kilometres. The race ends with a summit finish at Santo Toribio de Liébana. Attacker Sander Armée solos to victory in the steep last kilometres, while Chris Froome puts time into…
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Vuelta 2017 Route stage 18: Suances - Santo Toribio de Liébana
Door Martijn Ophorst Thursday, 7 September 2017 - At 169 kilometres, stage 18 in the Vuelta a España runs between Suances and Santo Toribio de Liébana. The route takes in three intermediate ascents in the second half before the race ends with a summit finish after a…
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Vuelta 2017 Favourites stage 18: Hilly race with finale for punchers
Door Martijn Ophorst The route of the 18th stage in the Vuelta a España gets interesting from kilometre 100 onwards. Following three back-to-back climbs the toughest bit is saved for last. The closing climb is 2.2 kilometres at 9.3%. Summit finish!