Re-hashing the thread title that served us well in 2015 and 2014, and this time posted in the correct forum first time.
After a bit of speculation as to which of the two he will do, it seems that Froome really wants to scratch that Vuelta itch as soon as he can. I'm sure that once he has a maillot rojo of his own he will one day ride the Tour of Britain but it's a shame he has chosen not to do it this year. The way Wiggins did that in 2012 after winning the TdF and Olympic gold made it a real meet-the-public moment, and then of course he won it the year after.
That edition, 2013, included the Haytor stage finish, where Simon Yates announced his arrival on the road cycling scene after transitioning from the track. And Haytor is back this time. There is also a 15km time trial in Bristol on a double stage day, so we can hope that this will lead to a more exciting race than last year's edition.
There will be ten of the World Tour teams and ten taken from the Pro-Conti and Conti levels, as well as a 'Team GB'. The lineup of teams is mouthwateringly good in terms of standard, though it looks like Raleigh and Pedal Heaven are missing out.
But, it's still some time away yet.
4 September Glasgow – Castle Douglas
5 September Carlisle – Kendal
6 September Congleton – Tatton Park
7 September Denbigh – Builth Wells
8 September Aberdare – Bath
9 September Sidmouth – Haytor
10 September Bristol
11 September London
The Vuelta starts sooner, of course. It runs from Saturday 20 August to Sunday 11 September.
It's a very north-heavy route and, in true Vuelta style, the first week stages labelled as 'flat' are not really flat.
The first week looks draining enough, but weeks two and three are hard as nails. Here are some of the key stages.
Contador is bound to be there. It looks like Froome will, too. Tejay van Garderen has expressed a desire to do it as well. Chaves must also be in with a good chance, and presumably Quintana will try his luck too after a (relatively) disappointing Tour.
After a bit of speculation as to which of the two he will do, it seems that Froome really wants to scratch that Vuelta itch as soon as he can. I'm sure that once he has a maillot rojo of his own he will one day ride the Tour of Britain but it's a shame he has chosen not to do it this year. The way Wiggins did that in 2012 after winning the TdF and Olympic gold made it a real meet-the-public moment, and then of course he won it the year after.
That edition, 2013, included the Haytor stage finish, where Simon Yates announced his arrival on the road cycling scene after transitioning from the track. And Haytor is back this time. There is also a 15km time trial in Bristol on a double stage day, so we can hope that this will lead to a more exciting race than last year's edition.
There will be ten of the World Tour teams and ten taken from the Pro-Conti and Conti levels, as well as a 'Team GB'. The lineup of teams is mouthwateringly good in terms of standard, though it looks like Raleigh and Pedal Heaven are missing out.
But, it's still some time away yet.
4 September Glasgow – Castle Douglas
5 September Carlisle – Kendal
6 September Congleton – Tatton Park
7 September Denbigh – Builth Wells
8 September Aberdare – Bath
9 September Sidmouth – Haytor
10 September Bristol
11 September London
The Vuelta starts sooner, of course. It runs from Saturday 20 August to Sunday 11 September.
It's a very north-heavy route and, in true Vuelta style, the first week stages labelled as 'flat' are not really flat.
The first week looks draining enough, but weeks two and three are hard as nails. Here are some of the key stages.
Contador is bound to be there. It looks like Froome will, too. Tejay van Garderen has expressed a desire to do it as well. Chaves must also be in with a good chance, and presumably Quintana will try his luck too after a (relatively) disappointing Tour.
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