Vuelta a España

Australian hopes to return in autumn classics after crashing out of the Spanish grand tour.

Frenchman vows to keep trying for Vuelta stage win.

Probably a day for the breakaway.

The Jumbo-Visma rider was caught in the final few hundred metres as Evenepoel scored his second stage win.

Stage profile less than ideal for those trying to distance Remco Evenepoel.

Australian mulls over missed opportunity on stage 18 of race.

Evenepoel sees confidence surging after second stage victory but isn't planning the post-race party just yet.

Veteran domestique denied breakaway victory after spending previous six years working for others at Jumbo-Visma.

The red jersey took his second stage win of the race after catching and passing Robert Gesink in the final meters of the stage.

Plapp hits survival mode deep into grand tour debut as he hopes to bounce back in time for home worlds in Wollongong.

King of the mountains leaves the race with injuries.

Australian’s morale stays strong, is seeking opportunities as race heads into final stages.

Another uphill finish could suit the breakaway, or the GC group, depending on how it's raced.

Colombian completes hat trick of grand tour stages on Vuelta stage 17.

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'If Rigoberto decides to carry on then that means Cavendish is a no-go for us' says American team boss.

Evenepoel keeps control of the chaos as fight for third unfurls in final of stage 17 on Wednesday.

Texan is caught by chasers with just over a kilometer to go on stage 17.

Mas couldn't gap Remco Evenepoel on stage 17 on Wednesday but makes it his mission to keep trying all the way to Madrid.

Colombian completes hat trick of grand tour stages.

The Slovenian's injuries from his stage 16 finish line crash prove too severe to carry on.

The Slovenian didn't start stage 17 after crashing heavily during the stage 16 finale.

‘It’s a loss for the race and a pity for him’.

The loss of Roglič from the race will put a dent in the GC battle but there are still plenty of twists in the tale to be had before Madrid.

Lotto Soudal has seen half its team go home due to COVID-19 positives.

Slovenian leaves the race having sat in second overall.

False flats and melted goo on the Grassy Knoll in Spain.

Chaos, conspiracy theories, and confusion over the 3 km rule flipped the Vuelta on its head, then unflipped it a few minutes later.

Looks like a day for the breakaway.

In an instant, chaos erupted at the Spanish Grand Tour.

The Giro winner takes a personally disappointing Vuelta (so far) in his stride.

'I know that Adam has to do his job but Remco punctured and that's it,' says a team spokesperson before the TV commentator takes it back in a video message.

The Slovenian hits the deck during a sprint for the line after forcing a breakaway in the final kilometers.

Remco Evenepoel suffers late mechanical but holds overall lead.

The sprinters' last chance before Madrid.

The only way is up, one way or the other, as Evenepoel feels he's already answered the question of whether he's a rider for the Grand Tours.

The Belgian is on course to become Belgium's first grand tour winner in over 40 years but he's still got a week of tricky stages to conquer.

Third week of Vuelta to climax in stage 20 ripsnorter suited for attacks and ambush as time ticks against Roglič and Mas.

It wasn't the GC shuffle that many expected, but seconds were traded among the top 10, with Thymen Arensman the winner of the day.

Evenepoel keeps playing it smart, letting his rivals take a little while he doesn't give up a lot.

American rider off the front of the race for more than 50 kilometers in another big ride during this Vuelta.

Dutch rider fends off everyone to win 'queen stage' and punch into the top-10.

The Movistar captain gains time on direct podium rivals as his confidence grows.

Evenepoel loses time to his main rivals for second consecutive stage.

Our predictions for stage 15, a high-altitude finish at the end of a long climb.

Evenepoel still leads by 1:49, but his 'jour sans' opens up the Vuelta going into the challenging final week. The race is very much on.

Carapaz holds on from the breakaway as Roglič gains 52 seconds on the red jersey.

It took Roglič himself to book an MRI scan following his Tour de France DNF, which showed two vertebral fractures on top of shoulder injury.

Jumbo-Visma sets up Roglič for attack: 'We didn't expect Remco to cede time today.'

GC pack will look to exploit any weakness in Remco Evenepoel on relentless 2,500m summit finish of stage 15.

Quick Step's Ilan Van Wilder: 'No need to panic. Remco didn't lose 15 minutes.'

Ecuadorian climber wins on perfectly timed winning attack at La Pandera.

Roglič uncorks sizzling acceleration in final four kilometers of stage 14 to gap Evenepoel and loosen Belgian's grip on red.

Carapaz holds on from the breakaway as Roglič gains 48 seconds on the red jersey.

Roglič's rehab advisor Dr. Mito Bračič speaks to 'Sportal' about treatment of grand tour star's injuries.

Vuelta race leader says he's not reading the Belgian papers as he heads into decisive GC weekend.

USA Cycling qualified six starting spots for Australia for the elite men's road race.

French national team chief Voeckler to play 'wait and see' ahead of confirming Wollongong selection as he tracks Alaphilippe's recovery.

Froome lost the 2016 Vuelta after a raid to Formigal, but delivered a stunning reversal to win the 2018 Giro d'Italia.

Expect another day for the GC men to battle it out.

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The Dane extends his lead in the green jersey competition.

Back-to-back climbing stages present opportunity and danger for Vuelta GC favorites.

Steep pitches and jagged profile of La Pandera mark the first of two consecutive summit finishes of crucial weekend in southern Spain.

After a rough spring, a victory would have come in handy for the 28-year-old.

Dane comes through for win after three second places: 'It was up to me to deliver it in the end.'

The Dane extends his lead in the green jersey competition.

Evenepoel says Juan Ayuso's presence in the Vuelta is 'risky' and vows to keep distance from Spanish rider who is infected with COVID-19.

Two summit finishes in two days offer Primož Roglič and Enric Mas the opportunity to try to rip red from Remco Evenepoel.

Two-time champ says Vuelta is Evenepoel's to lose going into decisive weekend.

UAE Team Emirates reports that Ayuso's viral level is low enough that it presents a 'low risk of infectivity.'

Who are Evenepoel's remaining teammates, and does squad strength even matter when Remco is running riot?

One for the sprinters.

Richard Carapaz attacked late from the breakaway to take victory on stage 12.

GC riders need to remain vigilant after two high-profile crashes in recent stages.

Primož Roglič on staying close: 'Hopefully I can improve a bit.'

Racing with a bloodied knee and a torn jersey, the Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl rider brushed off a potentially dangerous spill to defend red.

Ecuadorian attacks to victory to heal GC disappointment in Vuelta a España.

Race leader vents at race commissaire after sliding out on corner.

Ineos Grenadiers rider attacks from the breakaway to take the stage win with Wilco Kelderman claiming second.