2023 Vuelta a Espana Stage 17 | Highlights

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Well, folks, we’ve got a stage win that’s not only impressive but also, dare I say, a tad bit controversial. So, here’s the deal: Primoz Roglic, the Slovenian sensation of Team Jumbo-Visma, has conquered the mythical Angliru. Now, for those who don’t know, the Angliru is one of those climbs that can haunt your dreams with its steepness. It’s like cycling up a wall covered in molasses.

But here’s where it gets juicy. Roglic didn’t do this alone. Nope, he had his teammates Jonas Vingegaard and Sepp Kuss right there with him, like a pack of hungry wolves. They rode together, shoulder to shoulder, like brothers on a mission.

Now, here’s the kicker: Roglic and Vingegaard, the dynamic duo, finished ahead of their own team leader, Sepp Kuss. Can you believe that? It’s like Batman and Robin leaving Batman behind to fend for himself.

Roglic, ever the diplomat, said, “Sepp told us to give everything. Of course, it feels strange to leave a teammate behind. But we are riders, and we always try to do our best.” Yeah, right, Roglic. I’m sure Sepp was thrilled as you and Vingegaard sprinted away from him up that merciless mountain.

But hey, they say there’s no ‘I’ in team, right? Roglic continued, “We are here for a bigger goal, and that is to win the Vuelta with the team.” Well, that’s all fine and dandy, but I’m sure Sepp would appreciate a little help on the way, fellas.

In the end, it’s another notch on the belt for Team Jumbo-Visma, claiming first, second, and third place on the Angliru. Things are looking rosy for them, but let’s not forget, there’s still a lot of road left in this Vuelta. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, especially when your own teammates are sprinting away from you on a grueling climb. But hey, that’s bike racing for you, folks.

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