Vuelta 2017 stage 9

1. Vuelta 2017: Froome wins in Cumbre del Sol to extend lead

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   In the 9th stage of La Vuelta the riders travel to a steep closing climb of 4.1 kilometres in Cumbre del Sol. Chris Froome attacks with 500 metres left to climb and he holds off Esteban Chaves and Michael Woods to cement his overall lead.

2. Vuelta 2017 Route stage 9: Orihuela (Torrevieja) - Cumbre del Sol

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   Sunday, 27 August 2017 - At 176.3 kilometres, the 9th stage in the Vuelta a España travels on flat roads from Torrevieja to a summit finish in Cumbre del Sol. On the steep 4.1 kilometres closing climb Tom Dumoulin took a memorable victory against…

3. Vuelta 2017 Favourites stage 9: Punchers on sharp climb to the line

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The 9th stage of the Vuelta runs to a summit finish in Cumbre del Sol. Two years ago, Tom Dumoulin bested Chris Froome in a direct confrontation on the same arrival. Following a fairly flat stage the 4 kilometres climb to the line is averaging…