Tomorrow, when Adam Hansen (Lotto-Belisol) crosses the finish line in Madrid he will have completed all three Grand Tours for the second year running. And this is why we love him – this is how he completed the climb of Angliru today (picture from Inner Ring)
France continued their prolific Vuelta with another stage win, as FDJ’s youngster Kenny Elissonde emerged from the Angliru mist in tears to take his first grand tour victory – and on the queen stage. However, the major events unfolded behind, with RadioShack’s Chris Horner leaving the brave Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) in his wake to extend his GC lead ahead of tomorrow’s procession into Madrid. Continue reading
For the final weekend of the Vuelta a Espana we’re in Asturias, home to Samu Sanchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi), where the riders will be tackling the fearsome Alto de l’Angliru. Continue reading