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Vuelta 2021 stage 9

Vuelta 2021: Caruso wins at Alto de Velefique, Roglic still leader

Vuelta 2021: Caruso wins at Alto de Velefique, Roglic still leader

Damiano Caruso attacks from the breakaway with 70 kilometres remaining. The Italian powers to an impressive victory at the top of the Alto de Velefique. Primoz Roglic outsprints Enric Mas for the second place to extend his overall race lead.

Vuelta a España 2021 stage 9: route, profiles, more

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Vuelta a España 2021: route stage 9 - source:lavuelta.es

Vuelta a España 2021: Alto de Velefique, stage 9 - source:lavuelta.es

Vuelta a España 2021: interactive map stage 9

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Vuelta a España 2021: Alto Collado Venta Luisa, stage 9 - source:lavuelta.es

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Vuelta 2021: Caruso new KOM leader

Stage winner Damiano Caruso climbs into the polka dot jersey in the 9th stage of La Vuelta.

Vuelta 2021: Jakobsen keeps green jersey

Without gaining any points on the road to the Alto de Velefique Fabio Jakobsen stays in the lead of the points competition.

Vuelta 2021 Route stage 9: Puerto Lumbreras – Alto de Velefique

Sunday 22 August - The 9th stage on La Vuelta takes in three intermediate ascents before the final haul up on the Alto de Velefique. The route adds up to 188 kilometres, while the finish climb is 13.2 kilometres long with an average gradient of 7.3%. The elevation gain adds up to almost 4,500 metres.

Vuelta 2021 Favourites stage 9: GC clash at the Velefique

Vuelta 2021 Favourites stage 9: GC clash at the Velefique

Featuring an elevation gain of almost 4,500 vertical metres, the 9th stage at la Vuelta is likely to see a GC clash on the finish climb. The Alto de Velefique is a 13.2 kilometres climb with an average gradient of 7.3%.

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