2015 Vuelta a Espana

Disc brake experiment in Vuelta a España hailed as important step forward for pro cycling

September 17, 2015

History was made in recent weeks with disc brakes making their Grand Tour debut for the first time ever. Permitted by the UCI as part of the ongoing trial into their use, the system appeared in the Vuelta a España when Trek Factory Racing rider Markel Irizar used discs on selected stages. It was just […]

Daily News Digest

September 16, 2015

In this morning’s edition of the CyclingTips Daily News Digest: Direct Energie takes over as title sponsor of current Europcar team; Amid injury concerns, Cavendish still to decide if he will ride world road race championships; Disc brake experiment in Vuelta a España hailed as important step forward for pro cycling; Drapac confirms signing of […]

Meintjes on Vuelta top ten finish: Another one or two years and I can be right up there

September 15, 2015

After stepping up a level in the Vuelta a España Louis Meintjes has spoken about his improved confidence and what is a confirmation of his talent, saying that with a little more time he believes he will be a bona fide contender for Grand Tour races. “I think with one or two more years of […]

Vuelta a España photo gallery: stages 17 to 21

September 14, 2015

The final five stages of the 2015 Vuelta a España were among the most exciting of the race with some great racing and a late lead change. In this photo gallery we share some great photos from BrakeThrough Media of those final five stages.

Opinion: Despite a thrilling 2015 edition, it’s time for change at the Vuelta a España

September 14, 2015

While the closing stages of this year’s Vuelta a España have certainly proved entertaining, there are those that suggest the race is in need of significant overhaul. Among them is Lee Rodgers who suggests it’s time for a change when it comes to the year’s final Grand Tour. It has to be said that the […]

Daily News Digest

September 14, 2015

In this morning’s edition of the CyclingTips Daily News Digest: Fabio Aru wins the Vuelta a España, John Degenkolb claims the final stage; Tim Wellens wins the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal; Rigoberto Uran wins the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec; Edvald Boasson Hagen claims his second Tour of Britain title; Shelley Olds wins La […]

Degenkolb takes final stage of Vuelta a España, Aru seals first Grand Tour victory

September 14, 2015

Ending the Vuelta on a high note for a Giant-Alpecin team disappointed at the last-minute dethroning of Tom Dumoulin in the general classification battle, John Degenkolb sprinted to victory in Madrid on Sunday evening. The German rider picked up his first victory since stage five of the Bayern Rundfahrt in May, going from a long […]

Plaza wins stage 20 as Aru grabs Vuelta a España lead, Dumoulin cracks and slips off podium

September 13, 2015

On the final day of big mountains in the Vuelta a España, Fabio Aru and his Astana team ambushed race leader Tom Dumoulin, dropped the Giant-Alpecin rider on the penultimate climb and opened up a near-four minute advantage by the finish. As a result Aru recaptured the red leader’s jersey while Dumoulin tumbled down the […]

Vuelta a España: Gougeard solos to first Grand Tour success on stage 19, Dumoulin pads overall lead

September 12, 2015

Second year pro Alexis Gougeard scooped the first Grand Tour stage victory of his career on Friday, profiting from an impressive and well-timed solo move to take stage 19 of the Vuelta a España in Avila. The Ag2r La Mondiale rider went clear from the day’s break inside the final hour of racing and caught […]

Daily News Digest

September 11, 2015

In this morning’s edition of the CyclingTips Daily News Digest: Roche outsprints Zubeldia on stage 18 of the Vuelta, Dumoulin resists attacks to maintain lead; Wout Poels wins stage 5 of the Tour of Britain, Boasson Hagen into yellow; Floortje Mackaij claims stage 3 of the Lotto Belgium Tour, Johansson into lead; Boeckmans finally out […]