The gearing I ran for this stage was a 34 or 36 front (I don't remember which) and a 32 cassette.

"I told my team I can do top 10, and I told my wife I can podium" Genius.

You just set your standard. By far the best insider view of a grand tour stage I have ever heard. Comprehensive, detailed ,exciting ! Keep it going !

The names Chris Horner, Andy Hampsten and Greg LeMond should flow off the tongues of every American rider who cherishes unblemished victories as epic as this. Not trying to throw shade on Lance Armstrong but you three show great sportsmanship in your wins. And at 41 years old!

"It's all I've ever wanted in my whole career. Really good form and a mountain to show it on". -- Andy Hampsten July 19th 1992.

Chris, I was unaware of your tactics of using the crowd, breakaway riders, and the side of the mountain to gain advantages on the climb. I am sure Nabali didn't know what hit him as you are the smartest racing ever. You also mentioned you got lucky with these tactics as it worked out as you thought. You also mentioned you got lucky in the Tour of Romandie stage 2 tactics to win. But let's be honest - you have to be good to be lucky. You out descended Paolo Savoldelli in Romandie on wet roads and you out climbed Nabali on the l'Angliru. That's not luck but pure skill and strength. But we all appreciate your humbleness.

loved the story. hanged on to every word. epic finish!

I can't tell you , Chris, how much the rendition of this win of yours put me on the edge of my seat over here. This is another gift you've been given---the ability to enthrall an audience, work up their enthusiasm, and lay them out---either ON or OFF the bike. One day we'll all be listening to your recollections of decisions you made as DS from inside the team car for GRAND TOUR wins. Ride on and on.

Chris man, I’m just a local Santa Rosa trail rider, rode with Levi sometimes, I got to ride with you and him one day, didn’t really even know who you were. Watching you you here, I understand now why he likes you so much.

Thank you for your honesty telling us everything about that big win.

Chris wins Vuelta 13'. Oldest winner of a Grand Tour ever. Best story teller from an elite cyclist.

What a fantastic "behind the scenes" story. I love it when a rider is telling his story so we can see/feel what the camera does not capture. Its like Peter Sagan said once: 200 riders, 200 different storys. My girlfriends oppinion about cycling is: thats so boring. I've tried to explain her often the tactics and situation(s) the riders are in now.... she only sees a bunch of cyclists. Sometimes my legs are getting itchy when I see riders climbing, like i wanna send them a few watts to help. 😀

I love your stories!!

Loved this video Chris, so interesting.

Great stuff...thanks for sharing!

Amazing story. Thanks for the details!

Great story telling!

That was exciting. Such a good story teller!

What a win !! Thanks for the insight !!

Thank you Chris! This is my absolute favorite stage of any Grand Tour!

Love to hear the story!!! Remember this stage- Epic!!!

Absolutely Great!

this is so good

Love your stories, Chris! Keep telling them!

Thanks for sharing; you're a good story teller.

Great story, very entertaining to listen, instant fan!

Love that story!! That was a great race!!!

I never get tired of watching this! Epic!

Loved this one Chris !

You are epic Chris, thank you for sharing

this video is pure gold

Such a fun story, so much detail and nuance that we wouldn't have gotten anywhere else! Thanks Chris!

That was great Chris. 👌Thx.

Fantastic story! Amazing insight into the sport. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

Loved hearing your story Chris…. You have a gift in word and deeds.

Amazing story Chris!

❤️the story behind the race!

I watched every minute of that race. Fantastic win!

Great recall and a fantastic story

Loved hearing your story about that epic climb. You sir are a badass.

So much heart and honesty

Epic story, Chris! Wish I had been following the Vuelta to watch it.

Chris, you're a great story teller. Please share more stories throughout your career. We love them man. 👍🏻

I remember that day! Awesomeness!!

I’ve watched this at least 4 times now… such a great insight into the detail of what is happening in a tense finish of one of the great races… love your work Chris… yore a total inspiration 🙏

Great insight! Thank you and congrats!

Amazing story Chris, thanks for sharing. 👊

We need more of these stories

Awesome story, Chris. Great memory to share, thanks much.

OMG. What a story. Thanks for sharing, Chris Horner. Congrats to an amazing win, Old Bull.

Wow. That was such a cool re telling. I have wondered what that was like for you. Thank you and congratulations again.

Love the stories

This is the best content on KZfaq. Keep them coming Chris. Best wishes all the way from Down Under.

Wow, what a race, just watched the video of the final kms and I could feel the pain. Amazing Chris

Amazing stage! Nibali is such a great rider, what an effort from both of you!

That was AWESOME Chris. 😊😊😊🙏

i like very much your channel! congrats!

One of the greatest moments in the sport. Absolute legend 💪👏‼️

Love your story’s!

Answering someone below you say: "I will go into more stories and about the training build up if people are interested." Yes, Sir! People have never been more interested to hear more such stories. They are great insights into what city cyclists like me can only be guessing. The way you tell the story of your Vuelta win ride is just as fantastic as the way you did it. More, please, if you don't mind.

Great description of an epic day of bike racing, keep them coming Chris!!

10/10 story telling! Great video!😊

So awesome! You are a great champion and commentator!

Hats off Chris. LEGEND!

Thanks for sharing, that was an awesome story!!

I remember it well, was cheering you on!. Fantastic stage and great to hear your point of view.

Awesome Chris, I am so glad for you you won the Vuelta...

Super video Chris. Thank you.

Amazing story Chris, loved it then and more now hearing it from you. You’re a true champion! Your videos are the best as well. From Australia.

Absolutely amazing

Great story!

That was awesome, thanks for explaining all of the little details that make the difference between winning and loosing a grand tour. Epic stage, between 2 great competitors.

That had me on the edge of my seat. Great storytelling and fantastic insight regarding tactics, politics, etc. I've watched a lot of bike racing on TV but I've never heard it explained like this before. Well done!

Chris, what a awesome video. So inspirational. You went from training in Sorrento Valley and Fiesta Island to conquering the world. God Bless.

I have to say that this stage his one of the more epic that I ever seen on TV!!!!!!!! One for the ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FANTASTIC STORY CHRIS

Chris, Thanks for the stories and the videos!! I just love them ALL!

I was looking forward for this one! Thanks for telling this story Chris.

Wow! What a gripping story. Of great strategy and great luck! You were prepared and being prepared were able to take advantage of great luck. Really enjoy your post. Thanks for sharing this!

You are a legend Chris!

Good narrative! Very interesting.

Really enjoyed the story! I remember watching this. It was super epic lol. Chapeu!

Great story Chris, love you man you're my #1 Knuckle head!

What a great history. You deserve a good documentary about your career.

Also this was probably the most epic mountain top finish in any grand tour in recent years, ive watched it countless times! kudos, chris, kudos!!

Great story, thanks!

Great recap as always. This is one of my all-time favorite races.

Wow I'm new to the whole cycling sport, but never knew you won a grand tour, especially the Vuelta so awesome and inspirational!!!

I've never been so enthralled by someone talking about changing gear on a bike. Great story

Chris, thanks for sharing this story. I always wondered how you did it. Great motivation for older riders. I'm 55 and just getting back into racing.

Fav stage every!!!!! It was epic

Chris, I remember it like it was yesterday. Phenomenal I was screaming at the computer desk to tell you to go go go you got this. It was phenomenal I loved it along with your 46 mm wide bars. Wow so glad you’re covered it that was impressive and I loved it from your own words.👍💪🦋

Wow Chris, that was great to hear!! Amazing story telling , felt like I was there hearing you explain everything. I’m going to find some footage now to watch!!!

Awesome story, thanks for sharing. I love the discussion of tactics on the stages, too, and how so many teams just don't seem to understand them. (Or they have their own ideas that don't pan out as they hope.)

One of my favorite tours. I watched every stage and rooted for Horner all the way. Rewatched the stages many times. Chapeau!

Love your stories and comentaries. Congrats for the great win!!!

Fantastic win! Amazing story! 🔥

Great story. I was new to the sport in 2013 as a mid40s cat 4 and your win was inspiring.

I’m a massive Nibali fan. Always have been, always will be. I remember watching the stage and seeing him out the digs in. I always say one of his great strengths is tactical awareness, but you outfoxed him good and proper I feel on this climb. Great to see you both putting each other into difficulty at various stages as well. You where brilliant over 3 weeks and especially so on this day. Great ride and great video! 👌🏽

I’ll never tire of hearing this story mate.they’ll never take that red jersey away from you champ🇺🇸🍺