Matthew Brennan romps to win number four on Vuelta a España stage 16
The Brit enjoyed a luxury lead out from teammate Wout van Aert
Matthew Brennan looked untouchable as he romped to a fourth victory in this year's Vuelta a España, on stage 16.
After a final five kilometres that looked calmer than any sprint finale has any right to do, Brennan's win almost looked like a formality, as Visma-Lease a Bike teammate Wout van Aert guided him towards the finish line with a deluxe lead out that pulled the Briton out of the front of the bunch..
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After cutting his teeth on local and national newspapers, James began at Cycling Weekly as a sub-editor in 2000 when the current office was literally all fields.
Eventually becoming chief sub-editor, in 2016 he switched to the job of full-time writer, and covers news, racing and features.
He has worked at a variety of races, from the Classics to the Giro d'Italia – and this year will be his seventh Tour de France.
A lifelong cyclist and cycling fan, James's racing days (and most of his fitness) are now behind him. But he still rides regularly, both on the road and on the gravelly stuff.
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