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Vuelta a España Explained: Stages, Jerseys and Race Format

The Vuelta a España is cycling’s late-season Grand Tour, bringing three weeks of racing to Spanish roads and, occasionally, neighbouring countries. It shares the basic format of the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France, but its steep climbs, unpredictable terrain and position on the calendar give it a character of its own. If you have ...