Sections of the Spanish press are reportintg that the director of the Vuelta a España, Javier Guillén, has said that the 2017 edition of the race will start in Nîmes, France.
"No doubt, the 2017 Vuelta will start from Nîmes," Guillén is quoted as saying. "It is to increase our internalization and we are thrilled. We find here art, Roman culture, flamenco, bullfighting and all those similarities that unite us. It is a magnificent place and we are delighted."
No decision has been made on the 2015 start but the 2016 start is expected to be in Oporto in Portugal.