La Vuelta 2022 - How to watch Stage 18 on Thursday, TV and live stream details, timings and route map

Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) is just four days away from landing the red jersey on a permanent basis — if he can survive them. The Belgian snuffed out attacks from Enric Mas (Movistar) on Stage 17 at La Vuelta as he preserved his 2'01" lead in the general classification — with only a catastrophic collapse, or an unexpected Mas surge, capable of stopping him from standing on the top step in Madrid. Ad So what's in store on Thursday's run from Trujillo to Alto del Piornal? Vuelta a EspañaMas needs to put Evenepoel on 'back foot… sooner rather than later' — Blythe14 HOURS AGO Three different ways up the Piornal crown this tricky stage which should prove a key battle for the GC contenders.

The first ascent is via the Alto de la Desespera (3.7km at 9.4%), then the climb is tackled via the traditional approach past the Monastery of Yuste (13.5km at 5%) before a final climb via the Jerte Valley (also 13.5km at 5%). None of the three are particularly challenging taken in isolation, but at the end of a long stage and amid a leg-sapping final week, there could be some damage. HOW CAN I WATCH LA VUELTA ON TV AND LIVESTREAM? Each and every stage will be broadcast on Eurosport and GCN+, bookended by The Breakaway, presented by Orla Chennaoui.

Adam Blythe and Dan Lloyd will also be in the studio, while Laura Meseguer will be on-site speaking to the people that matter. WHEN IS STAGE 18? Tune in from 13:30-17:15 BST on Thursday, September 8 to watch Stage 18 of La Vuelta. Watch the action on Eurosport 1, with uninterrupted coverage on discovery+ STAGE 18 PROFILE AND ROUTE MAP — — - Stream La Vuelta live and on-demand on discovery+.