Only three stages remain before the race hits MadridChris Froome lost significant time on the steep climb of Los MachucosChris Froome remains confident of securing overall victory in the Vuelta a España despite losing 42 seconds to main rival Vincenzo Nibali on stage 17.
Froome loses time, but still holds red jersey by more than a minutes6 September 2017
72nd Vuelta a Espana
Stage 17 : Villadiego - Los Machucos
FROOME Christopher (GBR) Sky, Maillot Rojo, at Los Machucos
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADAFroome's first sign of weakness, Contador's vintage climbing performance, and Aqua Blue Sport's dream day: analysis of stage 17 of the Vuelta a España.
Steep final climb of Alto de los Machucos causes problems for race leader Chris Froome as he is distanced by several key rivals
- Stefan Denifl takes stage win for Aqua Blue SportChris Froome on stage 17 of the 2017 Vuelta a España. Photo: Yuzuru SunadaChris Froome (Team Sky) saw his overall lead in the Vuelta a España cut significantly on the tough final climb …Continue reading »
Wednesday's final ascent includes sections at 31 per cent gradient – so teams and riders are electing to use super-low gearsLow gears selected for stage 17 of the 2017 Vuelta a España.Wednesday's final ascent includes sections at 31 per cent gradient – so teams and riders are electing to use super-low gears
Race leader surprised to see GC lead up to 1-58 after stage 16Chris Froome on the podium after stage 16 of the Vuelta a EspañaChris Froome who time trialled to victory on stage 16 of the Vuelta a España, was worried and presumed he would not win as he received limited time checks.
