Roglic fights back: second place in the tour of the Spain

Roglic fights back: second place in the tour of the Spain

At this year's Tour of Spain, Primoz Roglic started speed again and reduced his gap to the leading driver Ben O’Connor. The Slovenian cycling professional from the German Team Red Bull crossed the finish line of the eleventh stage, which took place in the Padron area, with a lead of 37 seconds to the Australian. In the overall ranking, Roglic has a gap of 3:16 minutes to O’Connor.

The 166.5 km long stage culminated with an exciting finale in which Eddie Dunbar triumphed from Ireland. Dunbar sprinted from a large group of outliers shortly before the finish line and secured the day's victory. In places two and three followed Hermans from Belgium and the Briton Max Poole.

Roglic on the way to defending the title

Primoz Roglic, who won the Vuelta three times in a row from 2019 to 2021, has a special motivation this year. After an unfortunate fall that forced him to the task at the Tour de France, he put everything on the map of the Spanish tour. His decision to swing in the saddle again shows the unbroken fighting spirit of the 34-year-old.

The Vuelta a España is known for their demanding routes and exciting twists, and this tension is also reflected in the drivers' performance. Roglic has proven more than once that he is a master of strategy and endurance. So the race remains exciting, especially now that he lurks directly behind O’Connor.

The upcoming stages will show whether Roglic can further reduce its gap. Every day the pressure increases and the rivalry is more intense, so that the other drivers should also be warned. The competition spiritually and physically demands maximum performance from every participant.

For fans of cycling, the course of the Vuelta a España offers plenty of conversation, and hopefully the victories also encourage young racing drivers to pedal and realize their own dreams. The sporting ambition, expectations and the striving for high -altitude flights in cycling show that such racing events are more than just competition - they are a platform for inspiration and hope.