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'First time in my life the DS told us to just do nothing' – How are riders and teams really surviving amid extreme heat at the Vuelta a España?
Insight from several riders on the scorching 40°C+ temperatures, and pushing the peloton towards its melting point -
'If the stage had been 80 kilometres longer, I think the same rider would have won' - Vuelta a España leader Enric Mas backs shortening of stage as extreme heat batters race
Spaniard did not form part of CPA meeting with Vuelta organisation despite role as previous rider representative -
'It wouldn't surprise me if a few bodies left in an ambulance' – Triple stage winner Matthew Brennan pulls no punches in assessment of sweltering heat at Vuelta a España
'When I was on the climb at the start, it was 44°C. At that point, you start thinking, 'what are we doing?' says British triple stage winner in Cordoba -
Vuelta a España GC standings – Enric Mas carries red jersey into rest day as more mountains and time trial loom
Movistar allow breakaway to move up the road on stage 15 as Spanish team keep rivals close
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