Jumbo-Visma has once again asserted its dominance in a grand tour. The second week, though, will be a massive challenge for the American in the leader’s jersey.
Tens of thousands of thousands of cycling fans were able to enjoy the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España race which passed through Alicante province on Saturday.
Despite the poor weather forecast the day’s 165-km stage went off without a hitch, starting in Denia and passing through the mountains
When Stage 9 of the Vuelta a España starts on Sunday, Durangoan Sepp Kuss will be wearing the red leader’s jersey.
Team Jumbo-Visma claimed a double victory on Saturday during the eighth stage of the.
It was another GC day in La Vuelta, as Jumbo-Visma controlled the breakaway and did not let it fight for a stage win. After Remco Evenepoel paced hard for most of the steep Xorret de Cati, Primož Roglič was able to outsprint him at the end of the hard stage.