This is a difficult, nervous stage in the heart of Abruzzo designed by former pro and local Vito Taccone. After a flat start, Stage 5 climbs into the Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo with two KOM's within 60km. Then there's a long descent that leads to the toughest GPM of the day, Goriano Sicoli, a steep 4km ramp with some sections up to 16%. From there, it's a rolling romp to the finish in L'Aquila 36km later.
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Change of plans for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot with the French rider to race Road World Championships after all
'Forward to a new great experience! And in any case, I can already be awarded the title of World Champion of Change of Plans' jokes Ferrand-Prévot -
Vuelta a España team time trial victory 'not a realistic goal' for Visma-Lease a Bike following Axel Zingle's abandon
'Just calculate how much you lose if you suddenly have to start with seven riders instead of eight' says coach Mathieu Heijboer -
Quiz! How many Vuelta a España winners can you name?
La Vuelta is underway – let's look back at all those who have written their name into the history books -
'I didn't feel good enough' - Jasper Philipsen reflects on missed opportunity on Vuelta a España stage 4
Belgian sprinter didn't have the legs to overcome Ineos Grenadiers' Ben Turner
