Roglic retains lead on final mountain test, Lopez winsAP, ALTU D’EL GAMONITEIRU, SpainPrimoz Roglic on Thursday moved closer to clinching his third consecutive Vuelta a Espana title after increasing his lead on the final test in the high mountains, while Miguel Angel Lopez won the demanding 18th stage. Lopez held off a late attack by Roglic to claim the 162km route that crested three mountain passes before a finish atop the beyond-category Altu d’El Gamoniteiru. “It has been four years since I won in the Vuelta,” Lopez said. Roglic, the Team Jumbo-Visma leader, added a few seconds to his lead in the general classification. Roglic won the race’s time trial on its opening stage, so Mas and Lopez would likely have to try to finally break Roglic in the hills if they hope to win.

Source: Taipei Times September 03, 2021 15:56 UTC