Unlike the previous two time trials in this year's edition, the final TT has no climbing and offers a flat hammer-fest into Alcala de Henares. A good performance on this stage may make all the difference, and based on recent Vuelta editions the race could still be up for grabs even at this late stage - here's hoping!
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La Vuelta was easily the best Grand Tour of the season, now a wide-open Worlds awaits – Sean Kelly's Vuelta column
The Irishman reflects on a pulsating edition of the Spanish Grand Tour, and looks ahead to a fascinating edition of the Road World Championships -
'The big guys usually fighting for the podium are now going for the win' – British riders look to capitalise on absence of Pogačar at Worlds in support of 'genuine contender' Tom Pidcock
Oscar Onley and Callum Thornley look to take form from impressive Vuelta a España to road race in Montreal -
Australian team named for home UCI Gravel World Championships, with Frain, Cromwell and Ovett joined by former national title holders O'Brien, Sens and Harris
Ella Bloor and Tasman Nankervis also on Nannup elite start list while Brendan Johnston is, at this point, a notable absence -
Brendan Johnston at home in Life Time Grand Prix but continuing to push boundaries as he looks to 'bag a bigger win'
Munda Biddi trail record attempt also on agenda after return for Australian Road Championships in 2027, Unbound key goal for season ahead
