The Strangest, Hardest Stage Race Of The Cycling Season Is Here And It's Going To Kick Ass
by Patrick Redford from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#3XEFY)
Among cycling's three longest and most important stage races of the season, the Vuelta a Espana has always been the odd Grand Tour out. The Tour de France is the sports' grandiose showcase bid for mainstream attention, while the Giro d'Italia's extravagant pageantry and deep history have positioned it as a worthy"