Tag Archives: Vuelta a España

Contador Wins Vuelta

Posted on 09/09/2012 by Editor

In taking top spot at the Vuelta a España today in a total time of 84:59:49 Alberto Contador has won his first Grand Tour since serving his largely back-dated ban for doping offences, which saw him stripped of both his … Continue reading →

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(Almost) Too Close to Call

Posted on 21/08/2012 by Editor

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 →

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Mixed Results for Team Sky at Vuelta

Posted on 19/08/2012 by Clark Edenson
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Day two of the Vuelta a España has seen mixed results for Team Sky; Chris Froome, runner-up last year, only managed a 29th placing, saying: ‘Coming so soon after the start, this climb won’t decide who’s going to win the … Continue reading →

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ITV4 to Screen Vuelta a Espana Highlights

Posted on 16/08/2012 by Clark Edenson

Our new favourite channel ITV4 is to broadcast the 2012 Vuelta a Espana for the first time. Following successful coverage of Bradley Wiggins’ historic victory in this year’s Tour de France 

ITV will broadcast daily highlights shows throughout the Vuelta … Continue reading →

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Froome to lead Team Sky in Vuelta. What next for Wiggins?

Posted on 10/08/2012 by Clark Edenson

Even with the Olympic cycling still underway things are getting back to normal elsewhere with the announcement of teams for the last Grand Tour of the year. The 67th edition of the Vuelta a Espana starts in Pamplona on Saturday … Continue reading →

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