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Van Aert Wins Again as Extreme Heat Shortens the Vuelta | Stage 15 Breakdown

Van Aert Wins Again as Extreme Heat Shortens the Vuelta | Stage 15 Breakdown

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The Vuelta a España takes on one of its most extreme days yet as
temperatures force organisers to dramatically shorten Stage 15.
Originally scheduled to cover 181km from Palma del Río to Córdoba,
the stage was reduced to just 110.2km under the race's
high-temperature protocol, removing a huge chunk of the route and
much of the day's planned climbing. Even with the reduction, the
riders were facing temperatures around 40°C, with Matthew Brennan
reporting conditions of up to 44°C on the opening climb. Despite
the shortened route, the racing was anything but straightforward.
The fight for the breakaway was fierce from the start, before the
day's escape was gradually whittled down on the climbs. As the
peloton fragmented, Wout van Aert launched his own move to join the
front group, setting himself up for another chance at victory. Van
Aert then had to survive a series of late attacks from his
breakaway rivals before beating Thibau Nys in the sprint in
Córdoba, with Alessandro Romele taking second. It's Van Aert's
second stage win of this Vuelta and his eighth victory of the
season.Behind, the GC contenders finished safely together, meaning
Enric Mas retains the red jersey with the overall top 10 unchanged.
We get into the extreme heat, the decision to shorten the stage,
the brutal racing despite the reduced distance, Van Aert's
perfectly judged finish and what was another important day for the
GC battle. We also hear from Ned Boulting on the ground at Stage 5
of the Men's Lloyds Tour of Britain. Pete Kennaugh and David Millar
break down Stage 15 of the Vuelta a España.
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