2021 Vuelta a Espana

2021 Vuelta a Espana

Aug 12-Sep 5, 2021
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Primoz Roglic Wins Stage 17 Of Vuelta a España, Surges Into Lead

Primoz Roglic surged toward a third straight Vuelta a Espana title as he overpowered his rivals in brutal conditions on Wednesday to win atop the iconic ascent to Lagos de Covadonga. The Slovenian, who began the 17th stage third overall, won after a 185.8km ride when the peloton covered three intimidating climbs in often pouring rain. "I went well today," said Roglic. "I enjoyed it. Super-nice day for me and for the whole team. "Without the rain it would have probably been even nicer." By the start of the final climb only Egan Bernal, the reigning Giro d'Italia champion and a former Tour de France winner, was still with Roglic. But Jumbo-Visma's Roglic ended the heavyweight battle with one knockout blow, accelerating away from the Colombian with 7.5km to go. "I didn't decide to go, I just tried to ride up the climb as fast as possible and at that point Egan couldn't follow anymore," said Roglic. Bernal admitted the better man had won the stage. "I was happy to be part of this victory for him, he was brave," Bernal said. "He was the strongest today." While Roglic floated up the mountain, Bernal was unable to hold off his pursuers. Another Jumbo rider, American Sepp Kuss grabbed second, outsprinting six other rivals to cross the line 1min 35sec after Roglic. "Impressive day by everyone in the race," said Kuss, soaking wet but beaming at the finish. "Full on all day."Roglic leads Spaniard Enric Mas of Movistar by 2mins 22sec.

Sep 1, 2021

Primoz Roglic Wins Stage 17 Of Vuelta a España, Surges Into Lead
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Primoz Roglic Wins Stage 17 Of Vuelta a España, Surges Into Lead
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