Strava files show why stage 17 of the Vuelta a España will 'live on in infamy'

Lawson Craddock's near 50km/h hour ride has already been flagged

Riders have shared data following stage 17 of the Vuelta a España, where crosswinds allowed a break of 47 riders to go up the road, later aided by a strong tailwind and a heavy presence from a motivated Deceuninck–Quick-Step.

The lead group contained six riders from the Belgian team, and averaged 50.6 kilometres per hour over the 219km stage, with winner Philippe Gilbert (Deceuninck–Quick-Step) reportedly spinning out in the 54x11.

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