Vuelta 2021 stage 16

1. Vuelta 2021: Sprint triumph Jakobsen, Eiking stays in red

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Fabio Jakobsen sprints to his third stage victory in the 16th stage of La Vuelta, while Odd Christian Eiking retains the red jersey.

2. Vuelta 2021: Bardet keeps polka dot jersey

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Stage 16 is not the most inspiring race at La Vuelta in terms of the mountains classification. Especially given what's in store in the coming days. Romain Bardet stays in the lead without gaining any points.

3. Vuelta 2021: Jakobsen cements lead

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Fabio Jakobsen distances his opponents in the green jersey competition at La Vuelta with his third stage win.

4. Vuelta 2021 Route stage 16: Laredo - Santa Cruz de Bezana

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Tuesday 31 August - The 16th stage of La Vuelta goes from Laredo to Santa Cruz de Bezana. The race along the Cantabrian coast is 180.0 kilometres long. Fairly sprinter-friendly course.

5. Vuelta 2021 Favourites stage 16: Sprint in Cantabria

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Stage 16 at La Vuelta is not entirely flat, still, the most likely scenario is a bunch sprint in the streets of Santa Cruz de Bezana, a stone's throw from the Cantabrian Sea.