She is there, the long -awaited stage of Angliru! The Vuelta will take the legendary Col des Asturies for the tenth time in its history during its 13th stage this Friday, September 5. With its 12.4 kilometers to 9.7% average slope and its passages to almost 25%, the Angliru has imposed itself for twenty years as the most emblematic pass of the Tour of Spain And is recognized to be one of the most difficult passes in the world. And even if there have already been several arrivals to the top to establish a hierarchy between the favorites So far, there is no doubt that the only collar classified out of this 80th edition should make big differences and constitute a turning point for the final victory. Especially since this final justice of the peace will be to be climbed after more than 200 terminals and will have nothing of a simple hill race, since it will be preceded in the last 50 kilometers of the difficult alto of the Mozqueta (6.3 km at 8.4%) and Alto del Cordal (5.8 km at 8.8%) to already start the organizations.
Will Jonas Vingegaard crush his rivals in Angliru?
Suffice to say that only the strongest can shine on the crazy slopes of Angliru, on which it is not possible to cheat. Second in 2023 derrier his teammate at the time Primoz Roglic and just in front of the future winner Sepp kiss for a demonstration and a hat -trick Jumbo-Visma, Jonas Vingegaard will certainly be very motivated two years later to register his name among the winners at the top of this legendary pass. The team Visma | Lease a Bike Being armed enough to control the breakaway all day, difficult to imagine another scenario than a great battle between leaders in the final rise. The wearer of the red jersey therefore is of course a big favorite for victory, especially since he can count on his luxury lieutenants Matteo Jorgenson et Sepp kiss.
His dolphin João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) seems the only one who can really worry the Danish in view of its current form. Because even if he has shown a very good thing in recent days on dry arrivals that have suited him perfectly, the level of Tom Pidcock (Q36.5 PRO CYCLING TEAM) remains an enigma on such a chain of passes and such a difficult final. Behind this trio, we find among the outsiders the rest of the current top 10, with Felix Gall (Decathlon Ag2r La Mondiale), Jai Hindley, Giulio Pellizzari (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe), Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-trek), Matthew Riccitello (Israel-Premier Tech), Egan Bernal (INEOS Grenadiers)…
The journey of the 13th stage
– Friday September 5 – STEP 13 : Head of Salt – The Angliru / 202.7 km – 3985m D+
