2009 La Vuelta A Espana - Stage 21 (Cycling)

TV Show: Stage 21 of the 2009 La Vuelta A Espana

Air Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009

Network: Universal Sports (Live Coverage)

Commentators: Steve Schlanger & Todd Gogulski

Files: 2009 La Vuelta A Espana - Stage 21.avi (870 MB)

Video Codec : 2-pass XviD (.AVI extension)

Video Datarate : 2400 kbps

Video Framerate : 29 fps

Resolution : 480 x 320p

Audio Codec : MP3; Stereo; 192 kbps



STAGE 21 DETAILS:

Start And Finish: Rivas-Vaciamadrid → Madrid

Distance: 110 km



TOUR TORRENTS: The final stage of the Vuelta, which takes place on Sunday 20th September, has been reduced to only 110 kilometres. Starting in Rivas Vaciamadrid, the rdiers will make their final efforts along Madrid’s Paseo de la Castellana en route to Plaza de La Cibeles, in the very centre of the capital: Madrid.



The general public, as during previous editions, will be able to witness six laps of this small urban circuit which offers an opportunity that the sprinters’ teams are sure to take. The sprinters don’t have many opportunities to shine in the in 2009 race, which has been designed to reward climbers and, above all, the bravest riders.



Previous editions: Rivas Vaciamadrid has hosted the start of the last stage on previous ocassions. This was the case in 2006 and also in 2007. Madrid, on the other hand, has hosted more stage finishes than any other city in the country. the final flag has been located in the capital on 65 occasions. In recent years, and with the exception of those editions in which a time-trial was held on the final day, victory has always gone to a sprinter: Breschel (2008), Bennati (2007), Zabel (2006) and Petacchi (2005).