Vuelta 2019 stage 16
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Vuelta 2019: Fuglsang climbs to victory, Roglic cements lead
Door Harmen Lustig Jakob Fuglsang climbs to victory at the Alto de La Cubilla. The Dane bests Tao Geoghegan Hart on the 17.8 kilometres finishing climb. Primoz Roglic extends his lead to almost 3 minutes ahead of runner-up Alejandro Valverde.
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Vuelta 2019 KOM classification stage 16: Bouchard ends Madrazo's wonderful polka dot journey
Door Harmen Lustig Although Ángel Madrazo is part of today's breakaway, Geoffrey Bouchard outguns him in the first two uphill sprints to take the polka dot jersey.
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Vuelta 2019 Points classification stage 16: Roglic still leader
Door Harmen Lustig Roglic remains the leader during the second rest day of La Vuelta. Runner-up Tadej Pogacar is trailing at 25 points.
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Vuelta 2019 Route stage 16: Pravia - Alto de la Cubilla
Door Martijn Ophorst Monday 9 September - The 16th stage of La Vuelta a España precedes the second rest day. Two intermediate climbs and the long and unprecedented Alto de la Cubilla mark this 144.4 kilometres race.
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Vuelta 2019 Favourites stage 16: Finish for diesel-powered climbers
Door Harmen Lustig Other than most climbs on La Vuelta the finish climb of the 16th stage is a paragon of a steady ascent. The Alto de La Cubilla climbs in 17.8 kilometres at 6.2% to the line. Who are the favourites to win the stage?