CyclistThe 21 best photos from the Vuelta a Espaa2024The Vuelta a Espaa2024 concluded yesterday in Madrid with a final time-trial around the Spanish capital. With it, the Grand Tour season comes to a close for 2024. This year, it has been a clean sweep for Slovenia in the three-weekers after Primo Rogli claimed a record-equalling fourth Vuelta victory. The former ski jumper finished ahead of Ben OConnor and Enric Mas in the final standings.To recap, the race began in Portugal just under a month ago with Brandon McNulty wearing the first red jersey of the 2024 edition. From there, Wout van Aert and Rogli respectively took up the honours of race leader before OConnor set up a seismic reshuffle in the GC after winning Stage 6 from the breakaway and gaining six and a half minutes on the race favourites. The Australian wore the red jersey for two weeks, but Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohes Rogli ultimately proved all too strong in the mountains.Photographer Chris Auld was on the ground in Spain shooting all things Vuelta. Before the post-Grand Tour blues kick in, lets take a look at some of his snaps and relive an enthralling Vuelta filled with unexpected twists and turns.Chris AuldAfter a consistent opening set of stages in Portugal, Wout had the red jersey in his crosshairs.Chris AuldA pensive Rogli ahead of Stage 4 to Pico Villeurcas, a stage he would end up winning.Chris AuldLaurens De Plus demonstrates the invisible ice cream trick.Chris Auld A quick outfit change and Rogli is back for more. Hes more than familiar with the red jersey by now.Chris AuldYes, madam. Primoz Rogli is in aisle 4 right by the checkouts.Chris AuldRogli looked well on track for overall success, and was well marshalled by his teammates. However, Stage 6 saw the chaos set in.Chris AuldFirst mountain stage in the red jersey for Ben OConnor, seen here on Stage 8. Custom red forks, pedals, wheel decals and helmet chapeau.Chris AuldRogli and Enric Mas renewed their duel from 2021. They clashed a number of times in the mountains.Chris AuldKevin Geniets, the Luxembourger champion, leads Thomas De Gendt over a climb on Stage 9. De Gendt completed his 500th career Grand Tour stage at this years Vuelta.Chris AuldWho knew Spain would be hot during August?Chris AuldThere were none hotter than Adam Yates on Stage 9. He took stage honours and a brief stint in the polka dot jersey.Chris AuldThymen Arensman was a real victim of sunstroke during the blistering heat of Stages 8 and 9. He later abandoned the race. Related Posts Flashback Friday: When Chris Horner became the oldest man to win a Grand Tour at the 2013 Vuelta a Espaa What would a three-week Tour of Britain route look like? The 21 best photos from the Tour de France 2024 Behind the scenes at the Giro dItalia with photographer Chris Auld Chris AuldA rare bit of shade for the peloton.Chris AuldJust Wout van Aert doing Wout van Aert things.Chris AuldLandismo was alive and (somewhat) kicking during the Vuelta.Chris AuldThe man of the Vuelta (sorry, Primo) had to be Pablo Castrillo. He went on to win this foggy finish to Cuitu Negru on Stage 15.Chris AuldThe calm before the typical Covadonga storm.Chris AuldThe Basque fans really know how to welcome a bike race.Chris AuldRogli back in red, in his element.Chris AuldAmong the tifosi on Picn Blanco, the final mountain of the 2024 Vuelta.Chirs AuldIm not a time-trial specialist, said Rogli before Stage 21s race against the clock. Im not quite sure if I agree with that statement.Chris AuldWeve come a long way from La Planche des Belles Filles in 2020.Chris AuldThis is what its all about. Rogli is joined on the podium by teammates and staff at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, the team he moved to just nine months ago. Related Posts Flashback Friday: When Chris Horner became the oldest man to win a Grand Tour at the 2013 Vuelta a Espaa What would a three-week Tour of Britain route look like? The 21 best photos from the Tour de France 2024 Behind the scenes at the Giro dItalia with photographer Chris Auld The post The 21 best photos from the Vuelta a Espaa2024 appeared first on Cyclist.