Ruta del Sol 2018

Ruta del Sol 2018Tim Wellens won the 2018 edition of the Ruta del Sol ahead of Wout Poels and Marc Soler. The Flemish rider climbed to victory on the cobbled last ascent of the 4th stage, which proved to be decisive for his overall win. The 64th Ruta del Sol – a.k.a. Vuelta a Andalucia – was played out from 14 February to 18 February. (Slideshow route/profile)

Check out the final GC of the 2018 Rute del Sol, or read about the route and the start list.

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Ruta del Sol 2018 stages:

Date Start and finish Length Type Results Winner Leader
1 We 14-2 Ruta del Sol 2018 Route stage 1 Mijas – Granada 197.6 km hills Ruta del Sol 2018 results stage 1 Read more Boudat Boudat
2 Th 15-2 Ruta del Sol 2018 Route stage 2 Otura – Alto de Allanadas 140.0 km mountain finish Ruta del Sol 2018 results stage 2 Read more Poels Poels
3 Fr 16-2 Ruta del Sol 2018 Route stage 3 Mancha Real – Herrera 166.1 km hills Ruta del Sol 2018 results stage 3 Read more Modolo Poels
4 Sa 17-2 Ruta del Sol 2018 Route stage 4 Sevilla – Alcalá de los Gazules 194.7 km finish uphill Ruta del Sol 2018 results stage 4 Read more Wellens Wellens
5 Su 18-2 Ruta del Sol 2018 Route stage 5 Barbate – Barbate 14.2 km ITT Ruta del Sol 2018 results stage 5 Read more De la Cruz Wellens

Ruta del Sol 2018: Route maps, height profiles, and more

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Ruta del Sol 2018: Route and profile 1st stage - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esRoute and profile 1st stage

Ruta del Sol 2018: Route and profile 2nd stage - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esRoute and profile 2nd stage

Ruta del Sol 2018: Route and profile 3rd stage - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esRoute and profile 3rd stage

Ruta del Sol 2018: Route and profile 4th stage - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esRoute and profile 4th stage

Ruta del Sol 2018: Route and profile 5th stage - source: www.vueltaandalucia.esRoute and profile 5th stage

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Watch the highlights of recent races here:

Ruta del Sol 2018: De la Cruz wins time trial, overall victory goes to Tim Wellens

The final stage of the Ruta del Sol is a 14.2 kilometres individual time trial with a 5 kilometres section on dirt roads. David de la Cruz powers to the stage win, while leader Tim Wellens is flying, too. The Flemish rider takes the overall victory ahead of Wout Poels and Marc Soler.
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Ruta del Sol 2018: Wellens bests Landa at steep cobbled climb to take lead

At almost 200 kilometres, stage 4 at the Ruta del Sol travels from Seville to Alcalá de los Gazules. The race ends at a punchy ascent with stretches of pavé and steepest ramps of 18%. Landa and Wellens attack shortly after the base of the climb, while the Flemish riders goes alone on the cobbles to the line, thus taking the stage win and the GC-lead.
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Ruta del Sol 2018: Modolo sprints to victory, Poels still leading

The 3rd stage at the Ruta del Sol runs on rolling roads from Mancha Real to Herrera. It comes down to a bunch sprint with Sacha Modolo powering to the wind. Wout Poels retains in the overall lead.
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Ruta del Sol 2018: Wout Poels wins at steep hill to take overall lead

Stage 2 leads to a summit finish at Alto de Allanadas, a double digits climb with its steepest ramps before the summit. That's where the race ignites. Wout Poels attacks from a select group with 50 metres left to power to the stage win and leader's jersey. Luis León Sánchez and Tim Wellens are 2 seconds down on him.
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Ruta del Sol 2018: Sprint victory and leader's jersey for Thomas Boudat in Granada

At almost 200 kilometres, stage 1 in the Ruta del Sol travels from Mijas to Granada. Although the route takes in a number of intermediate climb the race comes down do a bunch sprint with Thomas Boudat turning out on top, although it was an excruciatingly close photo-finish with Sacha Modolo second. Boudat is the first overall leader.
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More articlesRuta del Sol 2018: The RouteRuta del Sol 2018: RidersRuta del Sol 2018: FavouritesRuta del Sol 2018 Route stage 1: Mijas - GranadaRuta del Sol 2018 Route stage 2: Otura - Alto de AllanadasRuta del Sol 2018 Route stage 3: Mancha Real - HerreraRuta del Sol 2018 Route stage 4: Sevilla - Alcalá de los GazulesRuta del Sol 2018 Route stage 5: Barbate - Barbate