Time running out for Froome in Vuelta bid

Simon Yates (right) won stage six of this year's VueltaCredit: Bryn Lennon

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Time is running out for Chris Froome to become the first man in 38 years to complete a Tour-Vuelta double.

The Team Sky leader has just five stages to make up three minutes 37 seconds on leader Nairo Quintana.

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Matthew IrelandRacing Post Sport

Published on 6 September 2016inCycling tips

Last updated 19:17, 6 September 2016

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