Fabio Aru expects a hard race over the next three weeksFabio Aru in action at the 2015 Vuelta a EspañaRace winner in 2015, Fabio Aru (Astana) says that the 2017 Vuelta a España will be the "usual horrendous race" and the "toughest stage race of the season".
Chris Froome's double chances, Alberto Contador's farewell, and a lot of summit finishesThe 2017 Vuelta a España promises a lot with its nine summit finishes, as Chris Froome looks to win the Tour/Vuelta start list against tough opposition.
Three Grand Tour debutants in Vuelta squadVincenzo Nibali goes on the attack at the Giro d'ItaliaVincenzo Nibali will be forced to make do with a weakened Bahrain-Merida team for the Vuelta a España as a number of key riders were ruled out.
Team Sky rider also reflects on challenges of Tour/Vuelta doubleChris Froome at the 2016 Vuelta a EspañaWith the 2017 Vuelta a España now less than a week away, Chris Froome has picked out his main rivals for the final Grand Tour of the season.
BMC announce Vuelta a España team with Tejay van Garderen, Rohan Dennis and Samuel Sanchez all given free rolesTejay van Garderen wins a stage at the 2017 Giro d'Italia (Sunada)BMC announce Vuelta a España team with Tejay van Garderen, Rohan Dennis and Samuel Sanchez all given free roles