2023 Vuelta a Espana Stage 10 | Highlights

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Let’s dive right into the latest chapter of the Vuelta a España, and what a chapter it is! It’s like the Tour de France but with more flamenco and fewer croissants. Strap in, because we’ve got a time trial tale to tell.

First up, we’ve got the Italian stallion, Filippo Ganna, who came charging like a bull out of the gate, or should I say, like a Ferrari on steroids. Ganna was like, “Hey, I’m Filippo Ganna, and I’m here to break some speed records!” He averaged a mind-boggling 56 km/h on a flat course around Valladolid. That’s faster than your grandma on a Vespa!

As the field rolled in, it was clear that the GC guys, the general classification fellas, would be the real challenge. But Ganna’s time was like Fort Knox; it proved impossible to crack. Few came within one minute of this two-time world champion. It’s like trying to beat Usain Bolt in a foot race while wearing flip-flops.

Now, let’s talk about Jonathan Castroviejo, who put in a solid performance, finishing twelfth on the day. Solid, like a rock. And Geraint Thomas, despite a little mechanical hiccup, still managed to round out the top 20. That’s called determination, my friends.

But wait, there’s more! A second act in this drama, and it stars Primoz Roglic, the Olympic champion. He put in a blistering ride, coming in third in the individual time trial. The only guys who outpaced him were Filippo Ganna and Remco Evenepoel, the world champion. That’s like going up against Superman and Batman and still coming in as Aquaman – pretty darn impressive!

Roglic said, “I am happy with this result.” Well, we’re happy for you, Primoz! Evenepoel, as the world time trial champ, was a tough nut to crack. But Roglic pedaled hard and felt great. And guess what? Sepp Kuss, the race leader, managed to keep that red jersey! It’s like holding onto a winning lottery ticket in a hurricane.

Kuss was 26 seconds ahead of Marc Soler after the time trial. Evenepoel and Roglic were more than a minute behind. Kuss said, “I was trying to take pleasure in the idea that I was going around in the red jersey.” That’s the spirit, Kuss! Enjoy it while you can because, with the mountains coming up, things can change faster than the weather in a British summer.

So, there you have it, folks, another thrilling episode of the Vuelta a España. With fast-paced time trials and the GC contenders battling it out, it’s like a soap opera on two wheels. Stay tuned because this cycling drama is far from over!

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