Stage 17 - September 19: Ciudad Real - Talavera de la Reina, 175km
By Cycling News
published The sprinters that remain in the Vuelta will order their men to give all they have to ensure the...
The sprinters that remain in the Vuelta will order their men to give all they have to ensure the race arrives in a bunch gallop as the following days will be too vertical for them. The 17th stage between Ciudad Real and Talavera de la Reina does not present a single ranked climb. A quick finish will allow for the men to check out the town known for its ceramics and to prepare for the following day.
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