Cycling: The Vuelta a España concluded in Madrid on Sunday. Cycling fans will now have to wait until May to experience the excitement of another Grand Tour. But we can take comfort in the fact that the 2016 Vuelta a España showcased everything that makes this sport so special: thrilling classifications, no serial winners, and a gripping battle for the lead… read more
Cycling: Briton Chris Froome (Sky) proved once again today at the Vuelta a España that he is among the best time trialists. He won the 37-kilometer course by 44 seconds ahead of Jonathan Castroviejo (Movistar). Alberto Contador (Tinkoff) also had reason to celebrate, knocking Esteban Chaves (Orica-BikeExchange) from third place in the overall standings… read more
Cycling: Before the race, Team Orica-BikeExchange announced that they would no longer be aiming for a stage win, but would instead focus entirely on the overall classification. Nevertheless, they achieved a stage victory today with sprinter Magnus Cort Nielsen. Nikias Arndt (Giant-Alpecin) was the second German rider to finish second. Five breakaway riders… read more
Cycling: Mathias Frank (IAM) won the 17th stage of the Vuelta a España. The Swiss rider broke away from a large leading group and successfully powered his way up the steep Alto Mas de la Costa. Leopold König (Sky) and Robert Gesink (LottoNL-Jumbo) were too late. There was little change in the general classification, as the four top riders crossed the finish line simultaneously… read more
Cycling: Jean-Pierre Drucker (BMC) has just won stage 16 of the Vuelta a España, celebrating the biggest success of his career. The Luxembourger prevailed in a largely uneventful race against the two German professionals Rüdiger Selig (Bora-Argon 18) and Nikias Arndt (Giant-Alpecin). There were no changes in the overall standings. For a change… read more
