The Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain) 2008 "Ride & Watch a Classic Mountain stage of La Vuelta" San Vicente La Baquera to El Angliru 199km Luxury 4* Hotel Accommodation With Bikes Thursday 11th to Monday 15th September 2008

Have you ever dreamed of riding a Mountain stage of the La Vuelta?

Sports Tours Cycling Graham Baxter have brought to you the new concept of riding a classic mountain stage of La Vuelta the day before the La Vuelta riders complete the same stage and staying on to watch the pros complete the same stage.

For the 2008 Vuelta a Espana we have chosen stage 13 from San Vicente Baquera to the famous mountain of El Angliru. It is a classic Mountain stage over a 199km that takes in no less than 5 mountain passes (3^rd cat Alto Ortigueiro, 3^rd cat Alto de la Faya de los Lobos, 1^st cat Alto de Colladiella, 1^st cat Alto del Cordal before finishing on top of the famous El Angliru).

Unlike many cyclo sportive events, we don’t require a medical and there is no broom wagon chasing you, but you must be in good enough condition to be able to complete this mountainous stage. We will set some timing guidelines and should you fall behind these you will be required to get in the support vehicle.

Not only will you watch the Pros complete the same stage the next day, you will also get the chance to see the mountain stage finish to Fuentes de Invierno.

Thursday 11^th September:
Arrange your own flight to Asturias (Oviedo) with Easyjet from London Stansted where our reps will meet you and take you to the coastal town of Llanes, where we shall spend the next 2 nights on half board basis (Dinner B&B) at a 3* Hotel
If you can’t make the Easyjet flight from London Stansted, then make your own way to Asturias (Oviedo) airport and meet our reps at 14.30hrs for transport to our hotel in Llanes.

Friday 12^th September: Ride the Mountain stage San Vicente La Baquera to El Angliru 199km
After an early breakfast we shall take you the short distance from our hotel in Llanes to the town of San Vicente Baquera where we shall start to ride this Classic Mountain stage of the 2008 Vuelta a Espana. The stage is 199km, and takes in 5 mountain passes through the beautiful Asturian countryside.

Throughout the ride you will be supported by a Sports Tours Cycling Graham Baxter vehicle.

After completing the ride we shall travel the short distance (15km) to the city of Oviedo where we shall spend thee next 3 nights on half board basis (Dinner B&B) at a 4* hotel.

Saturday 13^th September: Watch the Mountain Stage to El Angliru
You rode the stage yesterday…..now watch the pros ride the same stage and see how they go up the famous Angliru climb.

Our location in Oviedo could not be better for accessing today’s mountainous stage which finishes on the now famous climb of L'Angliru, reputed to be one of the hardest climbs in the world. Although the climb of L'Angliru is only 13km long it has gradients of 23% only 3km from the summit, and the last 7km of the climb don't drop below 16%.

Those with bikes will be able to ride from the hotel direct to the Angliru climb or have an extended ride and complete the final 60km of the stage. Those without bikes will be taken to the base of the Angliru climb from where they will be able to walk on to the climb to see the stage.
After seeing the stage we shall return to our hotel in Oviedo.

Sunday 14^th September: Watch the Mountain stage to Fuentes de Invierno
The mountains continue and today’s stage finishes at the Asturian ski resort of “El Fuenetes de Invierno” and is the final mountain top road stage of La Vuleta. The stage starts from our base in Oviedo and after three 3^rd cat climbs, one 2^nd cat climb and a 1^st cat climb the riders commence the final climb to the ski station of “Fuentes del Invierno”

Once again our location in Oviedo is excellent for accessing the stage. Those with bikes will have the option of starting early and riding the whole 158km stage, or ride direct from Oviedo to the final climb of Fuentes del Invierno, or travel on the bus and ride just the final climb. Those without bikes will be taken to the stage finish at the ski station of Fuentes del Invierno.

After seeing the stage we shall return to our hotel in Oviedo.

Monday 15^th September:
La Vuelta leaves the Principality of Asturias from the coastal town of Cudillero with a medium mountain stage to Ponferada. En route the riders will face the 1^st cat climb of the Puerto de Somiedo and the 2^nd cat climb of the Alto de Mina.

We shall leave the hotel in Oviedo and travel the short distance to the coastal town of Cudillero where you will see the stage start prior to boarding the 15.00hrs flight back to London Stansted.

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