Mark Tilstone
Mark Tilstone has just returned from a visit to see the Vuelta A Espania. He says “This was my fifth attendance at the Vuelta since my first trip over there in 2006.” He witnessed Chris Froomes valiant attempt to win the race on stages 14 15 and 16 against the Spanish trio of Contador, Valverde and Rodrigez. In the end he was beaten by Alberto Contador. Mark’s visit to the Asturias region involved some serious climbing. Stage 15 finished with the epic ascent to the Lagos De Covadonga. His visit involved riding about 200 miles during which he climbed over 24000 feet.
You can read more about Mark’s trip Here