Thymen Arensman (Team DSM) triumphed on the queen’s stage of the Vuelta while Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) gained 15 seconds on Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step–Alpha Vinyl).
The first five stages of this year’s Vuelta a España have been enlightening and, with more than two weeks left in the race, we know a lot more than we did six days ago about who can win the coveted Škoda Green Jersey.
The average speed of 55.67km/h brought the 22-year-old a much desired first stage victory at a Grand Tour. A truly spectacular performance by the young Belgian.
The Belgian delivered yet another amazing performance and gained time on his opponents on the race’s fourth uphill finish. The 22-year-old became the youngest rider since Miguel Indurain in 1985, to amass four stages in the leader’s jersey at La Vuelta and will head into…