Vuelta 2021 stage 5

1. Vuelta 2021: Philipsen outsprints Jakobsen, Elissonde new leader

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Jasper Philipsen wins Albecete's bunch sprint, while Rein Taaramäe loses the red jersey after a crash inside the last 12 kilometres. Kenny Elissonde is the new GC leader.

2. Vuelta 2021: Philipsen regains green jersey

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Stage 5 is the flattest of the entire Vuelta. Small wonder the maximum amount of points for the green jersey is available at the finish line. Stage winner Jasper Philipsen also takes 13 points at the intermediate sprint to move back into the lead…

3. Vuelta 2021 Route stage 5: Tarancón - Albacete

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Wednesday 18 August - The fast men are treated at La Vuelta. At 184.4 kilometres, the 5th stage is yet another flat test - possibly even the flattest of this edition.

4. Vuelta 2021 Favourites stage 5: Sprint in Albacete

   Door Harmen Lustig

   The 5th stage at La Vuelta is a red carpet ride into Albacete for the sprinters. The route is flat, the finale is even flatter. Who'll succeed Nacer Bouhanni?