Farrar dreams of Vuelta gold

Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Slipstream) shortly after his win in the 2009 Vattenfall Cyclassics

Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Slipstream) shortly after his win in the 2009 Vattenfall Cyclassics (Image credit: Sirotti)

American Tyler Farrar is a favourite to win the Vuelta a España's opening stage on Saturday and wear the gold race leader's jersey. The race starts with a 4.8-kilometre time trial in Assen, Netherlands, similar to the one he won in the Delta Tour Zeeland.