La Bañeza > Íscar 177km

After a week full of excitement and many talking points, things can calm down as the riders approach a straightforward stage. If this was the Tour or Giro, I would expect the break to take this stage, but I’m not so sure in the Vuelta. 

Weather

There’s a chance of rain throughout the afternoon. The wind won’t be strong, which is slightly disappointing as most of the day is spent in wide open plains.

Finale

Just as easy as the stage. The final turn comes with 2.3km to go, that’s about it really. One more thing, the sprint will be a cross/headwind from the left, expect to see the sprinters hugging the right-hand side of the road.