Peter Sagan is not a fan of the Vuelta a España heat

With temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in the first week of the Vuelta, Peter Sagan and other riders speak out about riding in the heat

Nacer Bou

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

It's pretty hot at the Vuelta a España and not everyone is liking their time in the sun.

Peter Sagan has voiced his displeasure at riding in the scorching heat of the Andalucia region in the south of the country, where daytime temperatures have been over 30 degrees Celsius all week.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.