La Vuelta 2022 - Stage 19:- Talavera de la Reina - Talavera de la Reina, 138.3km ***Spoiler***
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Stage 19:- Talavera de la Reina - Talavera de la Reina, 138.3km
Friday, September 9, 2022
Start Time 13-55CET.
This 138.3 kilometre stage from Talavera de la Reina in the medium mountains is one where the break is likely to succeed. This stage is the shortest of the race. Both laps are identical and feature the Puerto de Piélago, starting from San Román de los Montes. The entire section from the top to stage 17’s focal point is 32 kilometres long.
With this stage, La Vuelta enters the Castile–La Mancha region. The city straddles both banks of the Tagus, the longest river on the Iberian pennisula, which the stage crosses during both laps.
The Climb.
Puerto de Piélago is an ascent of 19 kilometres with an average gradient of 4.1%, but contains a downhill section.
Final Kms.
The riders crest the Puerto de Piélago at just a little over 40km from the finish line this time. On the last circuit there is a slightly longer run south creating a relatively flat section for the last 10km of chasing to the line to unfold.
What to Expect.
The most likely scenario is that the peloton will enforce an unofficial rest day and allow the rouleur heavy breakaway to fight it out, probably minutes ahead.
Talavera de la Reina
Population 83,663
Talavera de la Reina is one of La Mancha’s most important cities, and one of the Province of Toledo’s most populated. It is famous all over the country for its historical significance during the Middle Ages, which is precisely how far back its globally-renowned pottery tradition extends. Declared the City of Pottery, the Province of Toledo has an entire industry and culture surrounding this art, which is truly at its finest in Talavera de la Reina.
Although the city straddles both banks of the Tagus, few kilometres downstream from the junction of the former with the Alberche, most of the urbanisation concentrates on the right (northern) bank. There are two islands in the center of the city called Isla Grande and Chamelo Island. Three bridges cross the Tagus in Talavera.
Castilla la Mancha cuisine
Just a few tomatoes, green and red peppers, and some zucchini are enough to make a dish that has achieved national status: the Pisto manchego. Sometimes they add onions, ham, fried eggs, pickled tuna … when you add black olives, It’s called moje manchego.
El Salpicon – Slow-cooked veal which is minced and mixed with onion, tomato, garlic, parsley and pepper.
El Asadillo – roasted red peppers cut into pieces, dressed with garlic, tomato, and oil.
La Mancha flowers- shaped sweets and flakes with honey.
The Wines, Recognized Quality Pagos (similar to French Chateaux) and eight Appellations of Origin: Almansa, Jumilla, La Mancha, Manchuela, Méntrida, Mondejar, Ribera del Júcar and Valdepeñas protect the excellence of our best wine. White varieties are most cultivated, especially Airen. Among the red varieties, the “cencibel or Tempranillo” is one of the most appreciated. Currently, the regional government is promoting a regional vineyard reorganization introducing new red varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot, syrah and petit verdot.
Friday, September 9, 2022
Start Time 13-55CET.
This 138.3 kilometre stage from Talavera de la Reina in the medium mountains is one where the break is likely to succeed. This stage is the shortest of the race. Both laps are identical and feature the Puerto de Piélago, starting from San Román de los Montes. The entire section from the top to stage 17’s focal point is 32 kilometres long.
With this stage, La Vuelta enters the Castile–La Mancha region. The city straddles both banks of the Tagus, the longest river on the Iberian pennisula, which the stage crosses during both laps.
The Climb.
Puerto de Piélago is an ascent of 19 kilometres with an average gradient of 4.1%, but contains a downhill section.
Final Kms.
The riders crest the Puerto de Piélago at just a little over 40km from the finish line this time. On the last circuit there is a slightly longer run south creating a relatively flat section for the last 10km of chasing to the line to unfold.
What to Expect.
The most likely scenario is that the peloton will enforce an unofficial rest day and allow the rouleur heavy breakaway to fight it out, probably minutes ahead.
Talavera de la Reina
Population 83,663
Talavera de la Reina is one of La Mancha’s most important cities, and one of the Province of Toledo’s most populated. It is famous all over the country for its historical significance during the Middle Ages, which is precisely how far back its globally-renowned pottery tradition extends. Declared the City of Pottery, the Province of Toledo has an entire industry and culture surrounding this art, which is truly at its finest in Talavera de la Reina.
Although the city straddles both banks of the Tagus, few kilometres downstream from the junction of the former with the Alberche, most of the urbanisation concentrates on the right (northern) bank. There are two islands in the center of the city called Isla Grande and Chamelo Island. Three bridges cross the Tagus in Talavera.
Castilla la Mancha cuisine
Just a few tomatoes, green and red peppers, and some zucchini are enough to make a dish that has achieved national status: the Pisto manchego. Sometimes they add onions, ham, fried eggs, pickled tuna … when you add black olives, It’s called moje manchego.
El Salpicon – Slow-cooked veal which is minced and mixed with onion, tomato, garlic, parsley and pepper.
El Asadillo – roasted red peppers cut into pieces, dressed with garlic, tomato, and oil.
La Mancha flowers- shaped sweets and flakes with honey.
The Wines, Recognized Quality Pagos (similar to French Chateaux) and eight Appellations of Origin: Almansa, Jumilla, La Mancha, Manchuela, Méntrida, Mondejar, Ribera del Júcar and Valdepeñas protect the excellence of our best wine. White varieties are most cultivated, especially Airen. Among the red varieties, the “cencibel or Tempranillo” is one of the most appreciated. Currently, the regional government is promoting a regional vineyard reorganization introducing new red varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot, syrah and petit verdot.
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