THEMOVE Who Will Win the Vuelta a España? | OŪTCOMES
Aug 21, 2025
Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin dive into the excitement surrounding the Vuelta a España. They evaluate top contenders like Jonas Vingegaard and João Almeida, highlighting their strengths post-Tour de France. The duo discusses strategic team dynamics and the unpredictable nature of the race, especially among younger riders. Additionally, they analyze sprint stages, predicting outcomes based on recent crashes and performances. Insights into betting odds provide listeners with potential frontrunners for both stage wins and overall success.
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Freshness Is A Decisive Edge
- Freshness after the Tour is a major advantage for Vuelta contenders who skipped or recovered quickly from the Tour de France.
- Johan Bruyneel highlights mental and physical recovery as a decisive edge in stage-race performance.
Delay Big GC Bets Until Early Stages
- If you plan to bet on GC, consider course fit and freshness more than name recognition.
- Spencer Martin advises waiting after early stages to see form shifts before placing big GC bets.
Route Favors Climbers And Stage Racers
- The 2025 Vuelta course is extremely mountainous with many summit finishes and long climbs, favoring pure climbers and stage-racers.
- Spencer Martin summarizes the route metrics to explain why GC specialists dominate this edition.