Race leader Ben O'Connor highlighted the importance of specific stages, noting the terrain of Thursday’s shorter stage 12 as relatively straightforward, offering potential for tactical racing. The real challenge may arise from unpredictable weather and the difficulty of the climb’s final kilometers, which steepens significantly after initial smoothness.
The Manzaneda climb, while previously featured in the women’s race, holds historical significance in the men’s Vuelta a España but has only appeared once before, showcasing its potential as a pivotal ascendant in the current race scenario.
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