Tag: Vuelta a España

The Vuelta a España will be decided in Asturias, on the road that from Salas leads to the Sierra del Aramo. There, very near the Alto de L'Angliru, the Vuelta will christen a new and brutal climb: the Alto del Gamoniteiro.

Since 1983, the Lakes of Covadonga have been the symbol of Spain's great climbs. The broadcast images of the memorable efforts up those bends have awarded the Lagos de Covadonga international fame, enough to include them among the ascents to be tried at least once in a lifetime.

Thirteen kilometres of extremely demanding uphill pedalling just over 40 km from the sea. The tantalising possibilities of the Vuelta a España.