A “wild” week at the Vuelta a España

CABEZON DE LA SAL, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 05: Egan Bernal of Colombia and Team INEOS Grenadiers prior to the La Vuelta - 80th Tour of Spain 2025, Stage 13 a 203.7km stage from Cabezon de la Sal to L'Angliru 1556m / #UCIWT / on September 05, 2025 in Cabezon de la Sal, Spain. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

In this week's podcast, Vuelta drama, strategic analysis, and the bright future of Australian cycling talent.


In the latest SBS Cycling podcast episode, Christophe Mallet is joined by Dave McKenzie and Grace Brown to discuss recent Vuelta developments. The conversation centres on unexpected race changes, including protests that altered a crucial stage's finish line, and celebrates Egan Bernal's remarkable victory - a significant comeback following his life-threatening accident.

Egan Bernal's victory is a full circle moment after his horrific accident
David McKenzie

The trio provides a detailed analysis of the general classification, examining team and rider strategies throughout the race. Grace Brown offers tactical insights on Almeida and Hindley's approaches, while Dave McKenzie shares his commentary experiences and the unique challenges of calling races under unpredictable circumstances.

It's exciting to see how the Vuelta unfolds, especially with the unexpected changes.
Christophe Mallet

The discussion extends to the Junior World Championships and the development of young cycling talent, particularly highlighting Australian riders' recent successes. The podcast emphasises the promising future of Australian cycling.


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