Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2024, stage 10: Ponteareas - Baiona, 159.6k

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Expect another top 10 reshuffle after this stage especially after a rest day. Wouldn't be surprised if someone jumped up the GC again from the break as teams are struggling to control the race.

I think it will be a more controlled race now that they are entering cooler climates. In saying that there will still be breakaways, but I doubt they will feature GC riders.
 
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I think it will be a more controlled race now that they are entering cooler climates. In saying that there will still be breakaways, but I doubt they will feature GC riders.
I think so too, and with UAE and EF back in the mix for (at least) the podium, there are also more teams now that are interested in others not joining the party.
 
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I'm kinda baffled why they show today on full broadcast and not Sunday.
I can think of three possible reasons, none of them particularly good:
- Today's stage should be an hour or so shorter
- The local authorities have paid up for the additional broadcast time
- Spanish television wanted to use their broadcast time on Sunday for other things, but not today
 
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Spanish television wanted to use their broadcast time on Sunday for other things, but not today
I just checked, and they had live coverage of the Women's U18 Handball World Championships on Sunday instead. Although Spain was playing, I guess that would only be a reason in case of contractual obligations.