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2007 Tour of Spain - Stage 18 - Talavera de la Reina - Avila (94.90 mi.)
Talavera De La Reina, Spain
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The 18th stage of the Vuelta will take the cyclists from Talavera de La Reina to Ãvila on Thursday 20 September. This day will only last 153 kilometres, but much of it covers terrain that will compel the competitors to battle it out.
The 1st category climb at Mijares (km. 56) and the 2nd category climb at Navalmoral (km. 120) will offer the ideal backdrop for the racers to make their moves and counter-moves, including the contenders for the overall race crown who need to make up a lot of time. There is all of that, not to mention the manoeuvring close to the Ãvila wall, since you can always squeeze some precious seconds on this cobblestone avenue.
Brief History: Talavera de La Reina has been the starting point for a Vuelta stage twice before: in 1950 and 1969. The city of Ãvila, on the other hand, is a far more habitual site for stage finishes, and the Vuelta tour has visited it in 21 of its competitions. The last was in 2005, with the victory going to Sorensen.
The 18th stage of the Vuelta will take the cyclists from Talavera de La Reina to Ãvila on Thursday 20 September. This day will only last 153 kilometres, but much of it covers terrain that will compel the competitors to battle it out.
The 1st category climb at Mijares (km. 56) and the 2nd category climb at Navalmoral (km. 120) will offer the ideal backdrop for the racers to make their moves and counter-moves, including the contenders for the overall race crown who need to make up a lot of time. There is all of that, not to mention the manoeuvring close to the Ãvila wall, since you can always squeeze some precious seconds on this cobblestone avenue.
Brief History: Talavera de La Reina has been the starting point for a Vuelta stage twice before: in 1950 and 1969. The city of Ãvila, on the other hand, is a far more habitual site for stage finishes, and the Vuelta tour has visited it in 21 of its competitions. The last was in 2005, with the victory going to Sorensen.
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