The Vuelta a España 2024, the 79th edition of the Spanish cycling tour, is underway, with Primoz Roglic emerging as the overall leader. The 13th stage, a grueling 175-kilometer journey from Lugo to the Puerto de Ancares, will test the riders’ endurance. The stage features a demanding uphill finish with gradients of up to 15%, presenting a golden opportunity for the favorites to gain a significant advantage. Roglic, a three-time Vuelta winner, is aiming for another successful season, facing competition from riders like Aleksandr Vlasov, Daniel Felipe Martinez, and Florian Lipowitz. The stage will see the riders tackle a challenging mountain pass, with the summit finish potentially dictating the race’s outcome.