Favorites stage 14 Vuelta a España 2024 | Another Spanish bingo afternoon: chances for everyone
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And yet another transition stage. The breakaway riders continue to find opportunity after opportunity in this Vuelta a España, and we can't ignore them for Saturday's stage either. IDLProCycling.com takes you through the ins and outs of the fourteenth stage.
Route stage 14 Vuelta a España 2024
In the Vuelta a España, we only see a few stages over two hundred kilometers, but on day fourteen, there is one. There is a lot of climbing to do, but the percentages are not terrifying. Is there another chance for the attackers? It does look like it.
There is some climbing, but it's nothing compared to Friday and Sunday. We will have steep sections to contend with, but this time, it will only be climbs between four and five percent on average.
That starts with a long run-up stage from Villafrance del Bierzo, where we go slightly uphill for a hundred kilometers. We top that off with the Puerto de Cerredo, a seven-kilometer climb at 4.6 percent average.
Afterward, we descend to the intermediate sprint in Cangas del Narcea, where the road immediately climbs again for an extended period. Unlike many other Spanish climbs, the Puerto de Leitariegos (22.8 km at 4.5%) is a runner that nowhere gets steep. Once at the top, we descend for another 15 kilometers before the final flat kilometers run up to Villablino.
Climbs
102.5 km: Puerto de Cerredo (7.0 km a 4.6%)
183.9 km: Puerto de Leitariegos (22.8 km a 4.5%)
Timetable
Start: 12:25 p.m.
Finish: 5:16 p.m.
Weather stage 14 Vuelta a España 2024
Rain prediction!? The riders haven't experienced that yet in this Vuelta a España, but Saturday is the day. There will be hardly any wind, but a lot of rain is expected at the end of the afternoon.
Favorites stage 14 Vuelta a España 2024
Well, we already know the names of the leading groups. Wout van Aert is the man who first comes to mind. The Belgian of Visma | Lease a Bike is doing it daily and can also score again for his points and mountain classification. Then, with his descent skills, he will also automatically get back in range of victory. Brandon McNulty and Jay Vine also know those characteristics after their fall on Friday.
Mauro Schmid (Jayco AlUla) has also been closed for several days. The Swiss rider handles climbs well, can get along on the flat, and can ride a good descent. Jhonatan Narváez (INEOS Grenadiers) and Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) are two more guys with all those things up their sleeves.
Other baroudeurs with a good punch are Quentin Pacher (Groupama-FDJ), Jésus Herrada (Cofidis), and Harold Tejada (Astana Qazaqstan Team), while climbers such as Mattia Cattaneo (Soudal Quick-Step), Isaac del Toro (UAE-Team Emirates), Eddie Dunbar (Jayco AlUla) and Rein Taaramäe (Intermarché-Wanty) are also starting to find their way back into this round. Maybe even Cian Uijtdebroeks of Visma | Lease a Bike could do something.
Are there any others? Yes, say Stefan Küng (Groupama-FDJ) has been riding up front for the entire tour. We haven't seen much of the same type as Oier Lazkano (Movistar), which is not valid for Marc Soler of UAE-Team Emirates and Carlos Verona (Lidl-Trek).
The chances of it becoming something for the classification riders seem slim. If it does come to that, Primoz Roglic (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) and Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) are usually the fastest riders.
Favorites stage 14 Vuelta a España 2024, according to IDLProCycling.com
Top favorites:Wout van Aert (Visma | Lease a Bike) and Mauro Schmid (Jayco AUla)
Outsiders: Jhonatan Narváez (INEOS Grenadiers), Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek), Quentin Pacher (Groupama-FDJ) and Harold Tejada (Astana Qazaqstan Team)
Long shots: Stefan Küng (Groupama-FDJ), Primoz Roglic (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe), Mattia Cattaneo (Soudal Quick-Step), Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek), Isaac del Toro (UAE-Team Emirates), Eddie Dunbar (Jayco AlUla), Rein Taaramäe (Intermarché-Wanty) and Jésus Herrada (Cofidis)
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Latest Comments
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024