Vuelta a España 2023: Preview and Contenders
The Vuelta a España, one of cycling's three Grand Tours, is set to return in 2023.
The race will take place over 21 stages, covering a total distance of 3,280.5 kilometers. The race will start in Barcelona on August 26 and will finish in Madrid on September 17.
The race will feature some of the world's top cyclists, including defending champion Richard Carapaz of Ecuador and Ben O'Connor of Australia. Other contenders include Alejandro Valverde of Spain, Miguel Ángel López of Colombia, and Primož Roglič of Slovenia.
The race will be broadcast live on Eurosport and GCN+.
Here is a closer look at some of the key contenders for the 2023 Vuelta a España:
- Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers): Carapaz is the defending champion and one of the favorites to win the 2023 Vuelta a España. He is a strong climber and time trialist, and he will be looking to add to his tally of Grand Tour victories.
- Ben O'Connor (AG2R Citroën Team): O'Connor is a rising star in the peloton and he is one of the most exciting riders to watch in the 2023 Vuelta a España. He is a strong climber and he will be looking to challenge Carapaz for the overall victory.
- Alejandro Valverde (Movistar Team): Valverde is a veteran of the peloton and he is one of the most successful riders of all time. He has won the Vuelta a España three times, and he will be looking to add to his tally in 2023.
- Miguel Ángel López (Astana Qazaqstan Team): López is a talented climber and he is one of the most consistent riders in the peloton. He has finished on the podium of the Vuelta a España twice, and he will be looking to go one better in 2023.
- Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma): Roglič is one of the best riders in the world and he is a two-time winner of the Vuelta a España. He is a strong climber and time trialist, and he will be looking to add to his tally of Grand Tour victories in 2023.
The 2023 Vuelta a España is set to be a thrilling race, and there are a number of riders who could challenge for the overall victory.
The race will be a true test of the riders' endurance and climbing ability, and it will be sure to provide plenty of excitement for fans.
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