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Jay Vine (Alpecin-Deceuninck) became the latest rider to withdraw from La Vuelta after crashing on Stage 18. The Zwift convert was caught up in a big incident with 171km remaining of the run from Trujillo to Alto de Piornal. The green jersey of Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo) and podium hopeful Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) were also involved.
Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) is just four days away from landing the red jersey on a permanent basis — if he can survive them. The Belgian snuffed out attacks from Enric Mas (Movistar) on Stage 17 at La Vuelta as he preserved his 2'01" lead in the general classification — with only a catastrophic collapse, or an unexpected Mas surge, capable of stopping him from standing on the top step in Madrid. Ad So what's in store on Thursday's run from Trujillo to Alto del Piornal? Vuelta a EspañaMas needs to put Evenepoel on 'back foot… sooner rather than later' — Blythe14 HOURS AGO Three different ways up the Piornal crown this tricky stage which should prove a key battle for the GC contenders.
Nelson Oliveira (Movistar) almost crashed into a group of spectators and a parked car during a scary near-miss on Stage 16 at La Vuelta. The incident, which appeared to involve a rogue musette bag, occurred with 57km remaining on Tuesday’s run from Sanlucar de Barrameda to Tomares. Ad As the peloton started throwing empty musette bags to fans on the side of the road, one appeared to get tangled in Oliveira’s bike.
Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) has no interest in settling for second place at La Vuelta and will risk everything to unravel Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) in the final week, according to Eurosport expert Dan Lloyd. Roglic clawed back time on leader Evenepoel on a blistering weekend of action, which saw the Slovenian close to within 1’34” of his rival in the general classification. Ad The Vuelta appeared to be turning into a procession when Evenepoel blew apart the individual time trial on Stage 10 to open up a gap approaching three minutes, but the Belgian’s crash on Stage 12 and a sub-par showing in the mountains at the weekend have injected fresh life into the red jersey battle.
The final rest day is complete and it’s time for the riders to tackle the final week of La Vuelta 2022, which is set to get off to an explosive start. Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl rider Remco Evenepoel remains in front and despite his lead suffering a hit last time out, is still in contention to take the red jersey. Ad Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) — a projected red jersey rival — managed to close the gap to 1’34” as he eyes up a late push, and there was delight for Thymen Arensman (Team DSM) who enjoyed his first-ever Grand Tour stage win.
Jumbo-Visma «would be stupid» not to give Wout van Aert a new contract extension to stay at Jumbo-Visma, according to Adam Blythe. Van Aert impressed at this year’s Tour de France after a superb display, including dominating the green jersey, with his current deal runs out at the end of 2024. However it is suggested by reports from the Netherlands that he could sign a new contract that will see him stay until 2026.
After Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo) finally won his first stage at La Vuelta, attention turns back to the fight for red as Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) looks to hold onto his big lead in the general classification. Evenepoel leads Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) by 2’41” with Enric Mas (Movistar) a further 22 seconds adrift. Ad Saturday’s stage is the first of two summit finishes this weekend which could shake-up the standings, even if Evenepoel has shown very few signs of cracking so far.
As Mads Pedersen (Trek-Segafredo) stormed to a maiden La Vuelta victory, the general classification contenders finished together although Dan Lloyd believes Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) missed a chance to gain some time on Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl). Roglic was initially put into a good position with 1km to go but he was blocked at the final turn as the road began to climb and other riders overtook him.