Preview Vuelta a Burgos 2023 | How good is Primoz Roglic leading up to the Vuelta a España?
CyclingMonday, 14 August 2023 at 15:19
Once the World Championships are over, there's little time to recover. The Vuelta a España is right around the corner, and the Burgos race is traditionally where the last fine-tuning of the legs is done. At IDLProCycling.com, we preview the five-day stage race across Spain.
Practical information Vuelta a Burgos 2023
- Tuesday, August 15 to Saturday, August 19, 2023
- Participants
- Classification: 2.
In this article
- Most recent winners
- Course, weather and times
- Favorites
- TV information
Most recent winners Vuelta a Burgos
2022 Pavel Sivakov
2021 Mikel Landa
2020 Remco Evenepoel
2019 Iván Ramiro Sosa
2018 Iván Ramiro Sosa
2017 Mikel Landa
2016 Alberto Contador
2015 Rein Taaramäe
2014 Nairo Quintana
2013 Nairo Quintana
2021 Mikel Landa
2020 Remco Evenepoel
2019 Iván Ramiro Sosa
2018 Iván Ramiro Sosa
2017 Mikel Landa
2016 Alberto Contador
2015 Rein Taaramäe
2014 Nairo Quintana
2013 Nairo Quintana
Tour of Burgos 2023: Course, climbs and times
Stage 1, Tuesday, August 15, 2023: Villalba de Duero - Burgos (161 km)
On day one, we finish for a change not at the castle on a cobblestone hill, so a leader's jersey awaits the explosive men who have great timing. In the finale, the road does still rise a little bit, so starting too early could prove to be deadly.
Climbs
138.0 km: Alto El Aguilón (2.4 km at 4.3%)
138.0 km: Alto El Aguilón (2.4 km at 4.3%)
Times
Start: 12:55 p.m.
Finish: around 4:45 p.m.
Start: 12:55 p.m.
Finish: around 4:45 p.m.
Favorites
Juan Sebastián Molano (UAE Team Emirates)
Andrea Vendrame (AG2R)
Iván Garcia Cortina (Movistar)
Juan Sebastián Molano (UAE Team Emirates)
Andrea Vendrame (AG2R)
Iván Garcia Cortina (Movistar)
Stage 2, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: Oña - Poza de la Sal (13.1 km, team time trial)
Since we will also face this in the Vuelta a España, they have organized a team time trial in Burgos as well. At 13.1 kilometers, it's a bit shorter than the opening time trial in Barcelona on August 26. The difficulty level with some nasty uphill sections is also a bit higher.
Climbs
No.
No.
Times
Start first team: 3:27 p.m.
Finish last team: around 4:42 p.m.
Start first team: 3:27 p.m.
Finish last team: around 4:42 p.m.
Favorites
Jumbo-Visma
UAE Team Emirates
EF Education-EasyPost
Jumbo-Visma
UAE Team Emirates
EF Education-EasyPost
Stage 3, Thursday, August 17, 2023: Sargentes de la Lora - Villarcayo (183 km)
The queen stage is already upon us on day three. No uphill finish, but there's Picón Blanco, along with five other categorized climbs. The riders preparing for the Vuelta can test themselves here, as can those aiming for a strong overall classification.
Climbs
19.2 km: Alto de la Mota (4.2 km at 5.1%)
38.4 km: Alto Escalerón (5.6 km at 5.1%)
58.4 km: Alto de la EME (4.7 km at 6.4%)
119.0 km: Alto Retuerta (3.5 km at 6.4%)
147.0 km: Picón Blanco (7.8 km at 9.0%)
176.0 km: Alto de Bocos (2.2 km at 5.5%)
19.2 km: Alto de la Mota (4.2 km at 5.1%)
38.4 km: Alto Escalerón (5.6 km at 5.1%)
58.4 km: Alto de la EME (4.7 km at 6.4%)
119.0 km: Alto Retuerta (3.5 km at 6.4%)
147.0 km: Picón Blanco (7.8 km at 9.0%)
176.0 km: Alto de Bocos (2.2 km at 5.5%)
Times
Start: 12:03 p.m.
Finish: around 4:45 p.m.
Start: 12:03 p.m.
Finish: around 4:45 p.m.
Favorites
Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Aleksandr Vlasov (BORA-hansgrohe)
Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious)
Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Aleksandr Vlasov (BORA-hansgrohe)
Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious)
Stage 4, Friday, August 18, 2023: Santa Gadea del Cid - Pradoluego (157 km)
Uphill finish, although the stretches towards the finish line in Pradoluego are not too difficult. Perhaps this stage even suits the attackers, though Roglic may want to test his power at the finish line with his explosive legs.
Climbs
11.0 km: Alto de Cubilla (8.0 km at 4.6%)
82.0 km: Alto del Portillo de Busto (3.5 km at 5.7%)
157.0 km: Acebal-Vizcarra (2.1 km at 5.4%)
11.0 km: Alto de Cubilla (8.0 km at 4.6%)
82.0 km: Alto del Portillo de Busto (3.5 km at 5.7%)
157.0 km: Acebal-Vizcarra (2.1 km at 5.4%)
Times
Start: 1 p.m.
Finish: around 4:45 p.m.
Start: 1 p.m.
Finish: around 4:45 p.m.
Favorites
Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Lennard Kämna (BORA-hansgrohe)
Hugh Carthy (EF Education-EasyPost)
Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Lennard Kämna (BORA-hansgrohe)
Hugh Carthy (EF Education-EasyPost)
Stage 5, Saturday, August 19, 2023: Golmayo - Lagunas de Neila (160 km)
The final day in Burgos promises excitement, with a steep final climb as the climax of the week. With seven kilometers at an average of 8.7 percent, the road to Lagunas de Neila is tough. An ideal test for the Vuelta, shall we say!
Climbs
101.0 km: Alto de La Galiana (2.5 km at 6.0%)
133.0 km: Alto del Cargadero (7.7 km at 3.0%)
160.0 km: Lagunas de Neila (7.0 km at 8.7%)
101.0 km: Alto de La Galiana (2.5 km at 6.0%)
133.0 km: Alto del Cargadero (7.7 km at 3.0%)
160.0 km: Lagunas de Neila (7.0 km at 8.7%)
Times
Start: 12:38 p.m.
Finish: around 4:45 p.m.
Start: 12:38 p.m.
Finish: around 4:45 p.m.
Favorites
Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Aleksandr Vlasov (BORA-hansgrohe)
Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates)
Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma)
Aleksandr Vlasov (BORA-hansgrohe)
Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates)
Favorites general classification Tour of Burgos 2023
Please note that the list of participants is not yet finalized.
With this route, including a team time trial, we would be crazy not to start with Primoz Roglic. The Slovenian from Jumbo-Visma hasn't raced since the Giro d'Italia and has completely focused on part two of the season. He is bound to be in good shape, and if so, the competition can brace themselves.
For overall victory, you need a strong team, so we also end up with UAE Team Emirates. Adam Yates is coming from the Tour de France to start, but we're also curious about the level of, for example, Jay Vine. Not much can be said in advance about both, as one has just finished his grand tour and the other is on his way to his grand tour.
Alexander Vlasov
At BORA-hansgrohe, we already have a good idea about Aleksandr Vlasov, who finished third in the Clasica San Sebastián and should have gained a few percentages by now. Lennard Kämna is also an interesting name among the Germans, although the question is whether the climber can keep up with, for example, Roglic. On his very best days, the German is a dangerous contender
Scrolling further through the list, only EF Education-EasyPost and perhaps Bahrain Victorious remain in terms of team time trial skills. At EF, we look with interest at potential Vuelta leader Hugh Carthy, while at Bahrain, Damiano Caruso and Santiago Buitrago are the two potential classification riders on paper. Einer Rubio is a strong climber at Movistar, but how much time will he lose against the clock?
Vuelta a Burgos 2023 on television
In the guide for the Vuelta a Burgos, Eurosport, Proximus, and L'Equipe are listed, but a search on the websites of these channels does not yet give the green light for live broadcasts.
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Latest Comments
- 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
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024