A strategic breakaway on the final gruelling ascent in the mountains of northern Spain secured Slovenian Primoz Roglic victory in stage 19 of the Vuelta a Espana, as well as the leader's red jersey, on Friday.
Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 19 - Logrono to Alto de Moncalvillo - Spain - September 6, 2024 Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe's Primoz Roglic celebrates after winning stage 19 REUTERS/Vincent West
Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 19 - Logrono to Alto de Moncalvillo - Spain - September 6, 2024 Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe's Primoz Roglic celebrates after winning stage 19 REUTERS/Vincent WestA strategic breakaway on the final gruelling ascent in the mountains of northern Spain secured Slovenian Primoz Roglic victory in stage 19 of the Vuelta a Espana, as well as the leader's red jersey, on Friday.
Roglic saw an opportunity halfway through the demanding ascent and seized it, never looking back. He crossed the finish line alone, 46 seconds ahead of Frenchman David Gaudu, who took second place. Denmark’s Mattias Skjelmose finished third.
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