The Vuelta a España is the third and final Grand Tour of the summer race season, and the Spanish race always provides an exciting finale to the year for GC specialists.

Renowned for its testing parcours and plethora of summit finishes, the Vuelta represents an immense challenge and several riders have tried and failed to win it in the same season as another Grand Tour.

Vuelta a España 2019 preview | The Lead Out | Cycling Weekly

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The end of the 2019 season is here and it marks the close of a remarkable year of pro racing.

In this special episode of The Lead Out, host Alex Ballinger is joined by former pro and founder of Le Col Yanto Barker to countdown the biggest racing moments of 2019.

From Annemiek van Vleuten's 100km breakaway to Julian Alaphilippe's unforgettable Tour de France, what were the most memorable races from the year? Alex and Yanto break down their favourites and ask you, our listeners, to share your thoughts. 

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Shock retirements and the biggest moment of 2019  | The Lead Out | Cycling Weekly

The World Championships and Il Lombardia are done, but the track season is just getting started.

Host Alex Ballinger is joined by Cycling Weekly news editor Vern Pitt to reflect on a very wet Worlds, a surprising Lombardia and look ahead to the winter season. 

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Washout Worlds, calendar conundrum and looking to the track | The Lead Out | Cycling Weekly

The final Grand Tour of the year, the Vuelta a España, is done and all eyes turn to the 2019 Word Championships in Yorkshire.

Host Alex Ballinger is joined by Cycling Weekly editor Simon Richardson and news editor Vern Pitt to weigh-up the Vuelta and look ahead to a week of exhilarating racing as new world champions are crowned.

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Yorkshire World Championships preview and Vuelta recap | The Lead Out | Cycling Weekly

With the Tour of Britain just around the corner, Alex and Yanto discuss the route, the talking points, and this year's contenders.

Vuelta a España 2019 preview | The Lead Out | Cycling Weekly

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