La Vuelta 2024:-Stage 6: Jerez de la Frontera – Yunquera, 185.5km ***Spoilers***

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Stage 6: Jerez de la Frontera – Yunquera, 185.5km

Thursday 22nd August.

Start Time: 11-40BST.

The 6th stage of the Vuelta a España takes place on a route between Jerez de la Frontera and Yunquera. French supermarket Carrefour will host the start of the stage inside one of their stores in Jerez. The riders travel through the scorching interior of Andalusia on the sixth day of La Vuelta. There is no shade, both literally and figuratively. The route features approximately 3,700 metres of climbing, over five ascents. Jerez de la Frontera is 110 kilometres to the northwest of Gibraltar, in the deep south of Spain. It has been awhile since La Vuelta last visited the place. Eleuterio Anguito (1997), Nicola Minali (1996) and Djamolodine Abdoesjaparov (1992) – they all sprinted to victory in Jerez de la Frontera. Yunquera never before hosted a Vuelta stage. In fact, it’s the first ever visit of a pro-peloton in the village in the Sierra de la Nieves.

Profile.

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Map.

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The Climbs.

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Final Kilometres.

There are still 25.5 kilometers to go upon cresting the Puerto Martinez. Three roughly equal parts make up this final section. Firstly the descent, secondly a rolling section on the valley floor, and lastly the final haul up to Yunquera. The finishing climb is 8.9 kilometers long and the average gradient sits at 3.9%.

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What to Expect.

If the breakaway has not yet formed as the riders tackle the Puerto del Boyar at kilometre 59, odds are that a strong one will form on this climb. It should have the potential to go all the way.

Jerez de la Frontera

Jerez de la Frontera has already hosted 14 La Vuelta stage departures.

212,730 inhabitants

Jerez de la Frontera, usually called Jerez, is a city in southern Spain's Andalusia region. Its old quarter surrounds the Alcázar de Jerez, a Moorish fortress founded in the 11th century. The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art is a famed riding school with horse shows and a carriage museum. Much like Seville, the last time that Jerez de la Frontera hosted La Vuelta, it did so by hosting the race’s Grand Departure in 2014. Jerez de la Frontera is, without a doubt, one of the world’s greatest wine capitals. Jerez wine region produces Sherry fortified wines made from white grapes that are produced exclusively in this region. Sherry wines are produced in a wide range of styles. The city is also known for flamenco music.

Sherry

Sherry is a fortified white wine from Andalusia. It comes in a variety of styles, from light dry wines to complex and aromatic sweet varieties. They are mostly produced from Palomino grape, though sweet sherry wines also employ Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel grapes. Depending on the amount of alcohol and the type of aging, dry sherry wines, or vinos generosos, are classified into five basic styles: Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Palo Cortado.

Sweet sherry wines, known as vinos generosos de licoror, are typically blends of dry sherry and naturally sweet wines, though some varieties also blend it with grape must. The basic categories of sweet sherry include Medium, Pale Cream, and Cream.

It should be noted that the authentic sherry is made only in the Jerez region and must be labeled as Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.

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Tocino de cielo

Tocino de cielo is a traditional Spanish dessert that originated in the monasteries of Jerez de la Frontera and Montilla-Moriles in the 19th century. The dessert is made with water, sugar, and eggs, while the caramel part is made with only sugar and water. The beaten eggs are combined with warm sugar syrup, then poured into the caramel-coated molds and baked until the custard has set. When done, the dessert is chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. Tocino de cielo is served turned upside down, with all of the caramel sauce drizzling out underneath

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Yunquera

Jerez de la Frontera has already hosted 14 La Vuelta stage departures.

212,730 inhabitants

At the foot of the Sierra de las Nieves National Park, in the Province of Málaga, is the white village of Yunquera that serves as an entrance to the characteristic fir forests that cover the area’s landscape. The wealth of these fir forests can be enjoyed through the various trails that allow visitors to discover the National Park’s fauna, flora and geological formations thanks to its multiple lookouts.

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Comments

  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,475

    Was thinking it may be break away with de Gendt or Marco Frigo taking the win, but probably too early for successful breakaways?!

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  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,249
    https://x.com/OutOfCycling/status/1826577374072160576


  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,656

    It's an Andreas Kron day with any luck

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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726

    It’s a different race today. 48kph average so far and there’s a massive, 33 man break, one minute ahead of the peloton.

    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726
    edited August 22
    https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/comment/21092188#Comment_21092188

    He is one of the thirty-three. Since he’s the highest on GC at 1’-35”, it’s unlikely the break as it is, can make it.

    I went for Pele Sanchez as he won stage 6 of the Giro and he’s there too.

    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • JimD666
    JimD666 Posts: 2,293

    At what point does the break become the Peloton?

  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/comment/21092187#Comment_21092187

    They need to fit trollies on the fronts of the bikes and resurrect Dale Winton to commentate.

  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463

    Reminds me a bit of Porthcawl 10k where several thousand runners have to go through the arcade area of Trecco Bay caravan park after a few kms. Hopefully they aren't having to deal with the smell of frying onions and candy floss though.

  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726
    edited August 22

    It’s still manic, with the likes of Ben O’Connor out the front.

    It’s not going to calm down until riders who are 2 minutes down realise they aren’t going to be allowed to ride away and gain 10 minutes.

    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726

    O’Connor doing all the work and there’s still over 50kms to the finish.

    Pelayo Sanchez about to join the lead two.

    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726

    O’Connor not interested in having anyone bridge.

    Sanchez failed, as have the group of three he joined.

    Phenomenal.

    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    edited August 22

    O'Connor is on some ride here!

  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 28,166

    Sean Kelly tries to say Rui Oliveira again, which is pleasing. A slightly better effort today.

  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726

    I really don’t understand what is happening today.

    This stage is completely surreal.

    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 28,166

    How much can he keep with only 20km to go - gap of over 6 minutes, last climb only at 4%, he should be well in red today.

  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908

    Bit of a situation...

    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463

    Had a feeling that was coming but thought it would be O'Connor, strange one as he was taking it very easy.

  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908

    Frigo slides out

    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908

    Bora are acting very confident.... I wouldn't give Conner this much ..but it's a long way to go

    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463

    Roads seem a bit dodgy.

  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908

    Road surface is dodge

    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908

    Hefty cracks

    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908

    He should lose 1 to 2 mins on the run in as the peloton ups it

    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • stage_hunter
    stage_hunter Posts: 317
    https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/comment/21092272#Comment_21092272

    They need to.

  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908

    That said the bunch is slowing down ... Scared of crashes I think

    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908

    Ben is flying

    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 21,927

    Feels like a lot of time to give someone of O'Connor's ability.

  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 28,166

    Way too many left in the peloton given how O'Connor isn't coming back.

  • mididoctors
    mididoctors Posts: 18,908

    He is not giving up anything is he?

    "If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726

    The peloton have taken back riders who were 5 minutes up the road. They haven't taken back any time from O'Connor. In fact he's still taking time.

    Has he had a visit from Jannik Sinner's physio?

    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.

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