La Vuelta a Espana 2014 HD - Stage - 5 - FINAL KILOMETERS FINISH La Vuelta a Espana 2014 HD - Stage - 5 - FINAL KILOMETERS FINISH La Vuelta a Espana 2014 HD - Stage - 5 - FINAL KILOMETERS FINISH FINISH FINISH FINISH FINISH FINISH FINISH FINISH FINISH Vuelta a Espana 2014 HD Vuelta a Espana 2014 HD Vuelta a Espana 2014 HD Stage 5 Priego de Córdoba Ronda 180 km UCI World Tour 2014 - La Vuelta a España 2014 Spain Start Finish MATTHEWS, M. QUINTANA, N. VALVERDE, A. DEGENKOLB, J. Belkin Pro Cycling Team BMC Racing Team Team Katusha Route Priego De Córdoba / Ronda180 km Tourist attractions Stage by stage A SPORTING PERSPECTIVE The group will depart from Priego de Córdoba and arrive at the locality of Ronda, in Malaga, 182.3 kilometres later. The first part of the stage will be flat, as opposed to the rest of the stage that will be decidedly winding and nervous. The final kilometres feature a 3rd category climb where the bravest riders may once again make a play for victory in the Vuelta's 5th day. The difficulty of the final stretch will prevent a mass sprint to the finish line in Ronda. Priego de Córdoba, Joya del Barroco Cordobés Located between mountain ranges and olive trees, in the heart of Andalucia, in the Sierras Subbeticas Natural Park, Priego de Cordoba’s origins go back to Muslim culture, with such valuable testimonies as Castillo or the Barrio de la Villa, made up of a maze of narrow streets, surrounded by the Adarve, natural balcony and historic point of defence for the primitive medieval city. Capital of the Cordovan-Baroque style due to its numerous samples of this particular style, its highlights include the Tabernacle of the Church of the Assumption, the Church of the Aurora, the Church of San Francisco and the Fuente del Rey (or King’s Fountain) with 139 pipes. In terms of its civil architecture, worth mentioning are the Carnicerías Reales (or Royal Butchers), its peculiar Bullring carved out of stone, its stately homes and its museums: the Birthplace of Niceto Alcalá-Zamora, the Municipal Museum of History, the House-Museum of Adolfo Lozano Sidro and the House-Museum of Castil de Campos. The local gastronomy stands out for its extra virgin olive oil with the appellation of origin “Priego de Cordoba”; its festivities that have been declared of National Touristic Interest (Holy Week and Sundays of May); and one of the most symbolic traditions, full of personality, headed by the Hermanos de la Aurora. Ronda Ronda is one of Spain’s most important tourist destinations and the third most visited city in Andalucia. This is due to the fact that the city has enormous historical, cultural and artistic wealth, forged by the passing centuries and the most important civilisations that left their mark in every corner. It is also due to Ronda’s location, on the spot where three natural parks meet and in a mountain range characterised by its unparalleled environmental values. One cannot forget the bullfighting tradition of the city, known as the “Cradle of Bullfighting” or the monument that represents Ronda all over the world, the famous Puente Nuevo (or New Bridge) that crosses the deep Tajo. Its gastronomy, its people and its varied range of tourist attractions, make this destination a place truly worth visiting and returning to. For all the Info, Route Map, Stage Profile and more see the La Vuelta a España - Official Website The group will depart from Priego de Córdoba and arrive at the locality of Ronda, in Malaga, 182.3 kilometres later. The first part of the stage will be flat, as opposed to the rest of the stage that will be decidedly winding and nervous. The final kilometres feature a 3rd category climb where the bravest riders may once again make a play for victory in the Vuelta's 5th day. The difficulty of the final stretch will prevent a mass sprint to the finish line in Ronda. The group will depart from Priego de Córdoba and arrive at the locality of Ronda, in Malaga, 182.3 kilometres later. The first part of the stage will be flat, as opposed to the rest of the stage that will be decidedly winding and nervous. The final kilometres feature a 3rd category climb where the bravest riders may once again make a play for victory in the Vuelta's 5th day. The difficulty of the final stretch will prevent a mass sprint to the finish line in Ronda. Nflstreaming39 has Sporza coverage! Leaders after the stage 5 RED JERSEY- Michael MATTHEWS GREEN JERSEY- ohn DEGENKOLB

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