The final stage of La Vuelta neutralized

Change of plans in the Vuelta a España. The time of the last of the planned laps to the final circuit will not be considered for the individual general classification and there will be no time bonuses at the finish line, according to the organizationwhich has agreed with the College of Commissioners of the International Cycling Union (ICU) after the request of the runners and the Association of Professional Cyclists (CPA).

This means that the last 9.8 kilometers of the route, which will end in the Alhambra, will be neutralized, but points will be awarded for the general classification when crossing the finish line.

The possibility of a neutralization already began to sound strongly yesterday, since many runners considered that the final circuit had sections where the technical challenge It was too high. A few hours before the final stage of La Vuelta begins, the agreement they have reached to be able to compete is confirmed.

The one from Mallorca, Enric Masarrives as the leader and virtual winner of the race to this last stage that ends the edition in the city of Granada.