9 Reasons Why La Vuelta Is The HARDEST Race I’ve Ever Done!

Published on September 14th 2023

The Vuelta a España is one of cycling’s three grand tours: a three-week, 21-day slog through Spain on the hardest roads in the country. Conor rode the race back in 2017, and to this day considers it his hardest ever challenge. The scorching heat, combined with devilishly steep and relentless climbs makes La Vuelta one truly brutal bike race!

0:00 Intro
0:27 How to Watch La Vuelta
1:07 It’s Too Hot!
1:59 Short Stages
2:48 Breakaway Bonanza
3:29 Harsh Time Cut
4:36 Steep, Steep Roads
5:12 Hairdryer Crosswinds
6:06 Lots of Uphill Finishes
6:34 Hardest Climbs
7:30 First Grand Tour
8:26 Summary

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9 Reasons Why La Vuelta Is The HARDEST Race I’ve Ever Done!

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