Vuelta 2018 stage 17

1. Vuelta 2018 Stage 17: Michael Woods climbs to glory, Simon Yates retains La Roja

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   La Vuelta's 17th stage is crammed with hills and mountains. The most demanding climb is saved for the finale when the riders tackle Monte Oiz, a steep and narrow toil above the Balcón de Bizkaia. In the mist-shrouded finale Michael Woods…

2. Vuelta 2018 Route stage 17: Getxo - Balcón de Bizkaia

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Wednesday, 12 September 2018 - The 17th stage at the Vuelta a España is a Basque affair. And therefore, almost by definition, mountainous. The race starts in Getxo to end after 157 kilometres in the saddle on a steep climb above Balcón de…

3. Vuelta 2018 Favourites stage 17: Horror arrival at Balcón de Bizkaia

   Door Martijn Ophorst

   The Vuelta a España's 17th stage is emblematic for the Spanish Grand Tour. The route features more than 3,000 vertical metres, while the line lies on a goat track at the end of a 7.1 kilometres climb at 9.1%. The final 3.9 kilometres go up at…