Author: Harold Dalton

Report Primož Roglič added another impressive chapter to his Grand Tour history with his second stage win in the Vuelta a España, marking his 21st career stage victory in one of the three Grand Tours. The focus today was not just on records but on gaining crucial seconds in the overall standings. Over the past two days, Roglič has reduced the gap to the current leader, Ben O’Connor, by almost a minute. He remains in second place overall, now 3’49″ behind O’Connor. With this stage win, Roglič also takes the lead in the mountain classification and will start the next stage in…

Report Ben O’Connor delivered a remarkable performance on August 22, 2024, winning the stage and taking the overall lead at La Vuelta. The Australian cyclist felt a sense of destiny throughout the day, seizing the opportunity to dominate and secure the red leader’s jersey. Reflecting on his victory, O’Connor said, “I felt like I was all alone in the world today. When the first group left, I was a bit disappointed not to be there, but when the race started again, I slipped into the breakaway. I felt it was a day full of great opportunities, and I had the feeling…

Report Ben O’Connor delivered a remarkable performance on August 22, 2024, winning the stage and taking the overall lead at La Vuelta. The Australian cyclist felt a sense of destiny throughout the day, seizing the opportunity to dominate and secure the red leader’s jersey. Reflecting on his victory, O’Connor said, “I felt like I was all alone in the world today. When the first group left, I was a bit disappointed not to be there, but when the race started again, I slipped into the breakaway. I felt it was a day full of great opportunities, and I had the feeling…

Report Team dsm-firmenich PostNL continued their brilliant August this afternoon, powering to a sensational sprint win in Sevilla with Pavel Bittner at the Vuelta a España; their Men’s program’s 19th win of the season so far. Full of confidence after good showings and teamwork in the previous sprint opportunities where fast finisher Bittner claimed sixth and fifth, Team dsm-firmenich PostNL were motivated to go all-in for the sprint once again. A relatively controlled stage followed with a two rider break allowed to escape from the roll-out without any big fight, before the sprint teams took over in reeling them back…

Report Primož Roglič celebrated his 13th stage win in the Vuelta a España with a commanding performance on the steep climb to Pico Villuercas. The Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe leader not only secured the stage victory but also took the red jersey of the overall leader. Throughout the day, Roglič’s team controlled the breakaway for over 100 kilometers in scorching temperatures nearing 40 degrees. Their efforts paid off on the final climb, where Roglič led a small group of riders, fending off all attacks and winning in a photo finish. After four stages, Roglič leads the general classification by eight seconds. Aleks…

Report Wout van Aert claimed a significant victory in the third stage of the Vuelta a España, sprinting to his tenth career stage win in a Grand Tour. The 29-year-old Belgian, wearing the red leader’s jersey, showcased his strength and determination on the final day of racing on Portuguese soil. Reflecting on his win, Van Aert said, “This win feels great. It took a while before I could cheer again, but my patience was rewarded today. The emotional release after the finish was great. I missed the taste of victory.” The stage saw Team Visma | Lease a Bike, led by a…

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