La Vuelta, Stage 4: Cullera > El Puig 27/08/2019 - 175,5 km *Spoilers*
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La Vuelta, Stage 4: Cullera > El Puig 27/08/2019 - 175,5 km
The 4th stage of the Vuelta a España starts in Cullera to finish in El Puig. At 175.5 kilometres, it is one of the flattest routes of the Spanish grand tour in 2019, so a bunch sprint is the most likely outcome.
The 4th stage of the Vuelta a España is almost a carbon copy of the usual last stage of the Tour of Valencia. Cullera is a popular seaside resort south of Valencia. The riders mostly travel on rolling roads. Just one doable climb inside the last 35 kilometers before the rest of the route is as flat as can be. Last February, Dylan Groenewegen stormed to victory in Valencia. The Dutchman is not racing the Spanish, but his fellow fast men are likely to come to the fore.
The Puerto del Oronet is an exception. The climb to the top is 5.8 kilometres and the average gradient sits at 4.5%.
The Oronet is crested at kilometre 129.5 and after the descent the route is flat for the last 20 kilometres.
The route forms a circumferential loop around Valencia. The finish is in El Puig, 15 kilometres north of the third largest city in Spain.
The race starts at 13.19 and is expected to finish around 17.35 – both are local times.
Sam Bennett is the sprinter to watch. Recently, he won the first three stages on the BinckBank Tour. If it comes to sprint finishes, Gaviria will likely be the Irish champion’s most difficult rival.
Favourites 4th stage 2019 Vuelta a España
*** Fernando Gaviria, Sam Bennett
** Fabio Jakobsen, Luka Mezgec, Marc Sarreau
* John Degenkolb, Phil Bauhaus, Max Walscheid
Cullera
1 stage of La Vuelta have departed from Benidorm
21,999 inhabitants.
Cullera is a magical city and an unforgettable destination. With long and stunning beaches, a rich cultural history, delicious Mediterranean food, watersports and much more, Cullera offers you the opportunity to disconnect from the world and enjoy its peace and natural beauty. This town near Valencia, which La Vuelta visited for the first time in 1980, will delight visitors with its rich food heritage and its cultural options. One of these is the remarkable Pirata Dragut Museum. This cave, located in the district of Faro de Cullera, showcases the pirates’ way of life in the 16th century, as a reminder of the occasion when the town was attacked in 1550 by Dragout, the legendary Barbarossa’s right-hand man.
History
The mountain of Cullera has been inhabited for centuries. The historia of Cullera consists of three distinct periods: the Prehistoric period, the Roman Period and the Moorish Period. This long history has left us with a rich cultural history to draw on.
Gastronomy
Cullera has been an important exponent of Valencian and Mediterranean food. Cullera specializes in rices. Seafood Paellas, Vegeterian Paellas, the famous ‘All i Pebre’ and a wide-range of fish are available at any restaruant, along with classic Spanish dishes such as patatas bravas.
El Puig
Unprecedented Vuelta finale
8,618 inhabitants
Located some twenty kilometers away from the provincial capital, Valencia, El Puig played a key role in the Reconquista of Spain from the Moors, which was led by Jaime I in this region. From his castle he planned his battle strategy, and in honour of his victory in 1237 he built the monastery called Real Monasterio de Santa María de El Puig. This edifice, declared a National Historical-Artistic Monument in 1969, still retains its Salón Real [Royal Quarters], which is for the exclusive use of Spanish monarchs visiting Valencia.
The 4th stage of the Vuelta a España starts in Cullera to finish in El Puig. At 175.5 kilometres, it is one of the flattest routes of the Spanish grand tour in 2019, so a bunch sprint is the most likely outcome.
The 4th stage of the Vuelta a España is almost a carbon copy of the usual last stage of the Tour of Valencia. Cullera is a popular seaside resort south of Valencia. The riders mostly travel on rolling roads. Just one doable climb inside the last 35 kilometers before the rest of the route is as flat as can be. Last February, Dylan Groenewegen stormed to victory in Valencia. The Dutchman is not racing the Spanish, but his fellow fast men are likely to come to the fore.
The Puerto del Oronet is an exception. The climb to the top is 5.8 kilometres and the average gradient sits at 4.5%.
The Oronet is crested at kilometre 129.5 and after the descent the route is flat for the last 20 kilometres.
The route forms a circumferential loop around Valencia. The finish is in El Puig, 15 kilometres north of the third largest city in Spain.
The race starts at 13.19 and is expected to finish around 17.35 – both are local times.
Sam Bennett is the sprinter to watch. Recently, he won the first three stages on the BinckBank Tour. If it comes to sprint finishes, Gaviria will likely be the Irish champion’s most difficult rival.
Favourites 4th stage 2019 Vuelta a España
*** Fernando Gaviria, Sam Bennett
** Fabio Jakobsen, Luka Mezgec, Marc Sarreau
* John Degenkolb, Phil Bauhaus, Max Walscheid
Cullera
1 stage of La Vuelta have departed from Benidorm
21,999 inhabitants.
Cullera is a magical city and an unforgettable destination. With long and stunning beaches, a rich cultural history, delicious Mediterranean food, watersports and much more, Cullera offers you the opportunity to disconnect from the world and enjoy its peace and natural beauty. This town near Valencia, which La Vuelta visited for the first time in 1980, will delight visitors with its rich food heritage and its cultural options. One of these is the remarkable Pirata Dragut Museum. This cave, located in the district of Faro de Cullera, showcases the pirates’ way of life in the 16th century, as a reminder of the occasion when the town was attacked in 1550 by Dragout, the legendary Barbarossa’s right-hand man.
History
The mountain of Cullera has been inhabited for centuries. The historia of Cullera consists of three distinct periods: the Prehistoric period, the Roman Period and the Moorish Period. This long history has left us with a rich cultural history to draw on.
Gastronomy
Cullera has been an important exponent of Valencian and Mediterranean food. Cullera specializes in rices. Seafood Paellas, Vegeterian Paellas, the famous ‘All i Pebre’ and a wide-range of fish are available at any restaruant, along with classic Spanish dishes such as patatas bravas.
El Puig
Unprecedented Vuelta finale
8,618 inhabitants
Located some twenty kilometers away from the provincial capital, Valencia, El Puig played a key role in the Reconquista of Spain from the Moors, which was led by Jaime I in this region. From his castle he planned his battle strategy, and in honour of his victory in 1237 he built the monastery called Real Monasterio de Santa María de El Puig. This edifice, declared a National Historical-Artistic Monument in 1969, still retains its Salón Real [Royal Quarters], which is for the exclusive use of Spanish monarchs visiting Valencia.
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Speaking of stage guide I hadn't really been taking too much notice of the Vuelta other than watching the highlights but after that Quintana win the other day I had quick look - of course looking at the climbs and locations doesn't give the full story - but at first glance it does look like a cracking parcours.
The patatas looks even better, I could quite happily eat that now. Reading these spoiler threads whilst on a diet is difficult!
Have a real objection to having to shell the seafood myself in a restaurant.
And me, I also hate getting served fish with the head and tail intact.
But then how could you suck the contents of the prawns head out ?? (Common practice in China).
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Shell it and stick the heads on the side?
You clearly don't like getting your hands dirty...
The shelling is part of the pleasure! Presume you expect a rack of ribs to be de-boned...
I wouldn't order ribs for that very reason (and you get very little meat for your money).
oh man... you folks are missing out!
Even stresses me out trying to feed my little one as the mess is everywhere, so yeah, I'm not into getting my hands mucky if I'm paying.
Yeah I just live off distilled water tbh.
Try some of this... 8)
Aw... for the first time in his life, my brother was so nearly ahead of the curve: he’s been doing it the wrong way round by having his hemp products with a few drops of water.
Yes and Steven Kruijswijk abandons another Vuelta, due to a knee injury picked up during Watergate. :P
Maybe they felt left out in the TTT?
Riders starting to form groups rather than echelons...
Poels out the back.
EDIT: He went the wrong/long way round a roundabout at about 1.2K to go
Sam B took the long way round the last roundabout and dropped 15 places, but also started his sprint a fraction late I think.