Vuelta a España director wants week-long women’s race

Javier Guillén says organisers are working ‘step-by-step’ to introduce a bigger women’s event

A week-long women's Vuelta a España could be in the works (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

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The director of the Vuelta a España said he hopes to host a week-long women’s race alongside the men’s event.

Javier Guillén said he is working “step-by-step” to introduce a more substantial women’s event taking place in unison with the Spanish Grand Tour.

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