Tonight, which is today on the other side of the globe the final grand tour for 2012 is beginning. The Tour of Spain, or Vuelta e Espana is probably the least popular of the grand tours yet is growing in respect and this year will be a fabulous spectacular.
Highlights to look forward to:
- Climbs, climbs and more climbs. This Vuelta will be one of the toughest to be conquered, with no less than 10 summit finishes and 36 categorized climbs this is definitely one for the uphill specialists.
- Contador v's Froome. Much has been made of this battle, here's my thoughts on it, and let's hope we are not disappointed.
- Alejandro Valverde, Joaquim Rodriguez, Igor Anton, Juan Jose Cobo, Thomas De Gendt and Robert Gesink will want to ensure it isn't just a two horse race.
- Shorter stages will ensure some explosive racing.
All of this is going to equate to a fascinating and intriguing three weeks of racing and all I can say is Bring It On!
What are you looking forward to at this year's Vuelta?
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