Tag Archives: Joaquim Rodríguez
Rodriguez Shines at Vuelta
Katusha’s Joaquim Rodriguez has dazzled crowds once more on Stage 12 of the Vuelta a España (190.5km Vilagarcía de Arousa – Mirador de Ézaro) with a spectacular win at the end of the gruelling 2km, 13% gradient, Mirador de Ezaro. … Continue reading
(Almost) Too Close to Call
Stage 3 of the Vuelta a España yesterday saw the most thrilling of conclusions with a sprint finish atop the category 1 Alto de Arrate climb that virtually redefined the term ‘photo finish’. Ultimately though it was Movistar’s Alejandro Valverde … Continue reading
Giro Mountain Madness
The 17th Stage of the Giro d’Italia (May 23) saw something of an extreme mountain battle over the 186km from Falzes to Cortina d’Ampezzo which saw the field stripped back to a handful of lead riders including Ivan Basso (Liquigas), … Continue reading