When You See Primoz Roglic Chasing You in the Time Trial | Vuelta a Espana 2024 Stage 21 with Lanterne Rouge
Video When You See Primoz Roglic Chasing You in the Time Trial | Vuelta a Espana 2024 Stage 21 with Lanterne Rouge
Video When You See Primoz Roglic Chasing You in the Time Trial | Vuelta a Espana 2024 Stage 21 with Lanterne Rouge YouTube Channel.
When You See Primoz Roglic Chasing You in the Time Trial | Vuelta a Espana 2024 Stage 21
Lanterne Rouge: The Final Grand Tour Stage Showdown
As the final stage of the year approached, all eyes were on the time trial stage of the Vuelta a Espana. The question on everyone’s mind was whether Stefan Kung and Team Arkea Samsic would be rewarded for their outstanding efforts throughout the race, or if Primoz Roglic would spoil the party and take another stage win for himself. The stage was set for a thrilling showdown between the top contenders in the General Classification.
Heading into the time trial, the GC standings were not expected to undergo any major changes. The time gaps between positions were quite significant, and the riders ahead had the upper hand in terms of time trialing abilities. However, there was a tight battle brewing for fifth place between David Gaudu and Sepp Kuss, with Gaudu starting with a slim 30-second lead over his rival.
Stefan Kung emerged as the red-hot favorite for the stage win, with Roglic closely behind as the second favorite. The time trial course, spanning over 25 kilometers from the north of Madrid to the center of town, favored powerful riders with its sweeping layout and minimal elevation changes. Kung set a blistering pace from the start, clocking in a time that was over 40 seconds faster than his closest competitor, Tobias Foss. It seemed like Kung was destined for his first Grand Tour stage victory.
As the GC contenders began their time trial efforts, the focus shifted to the battle for fifth place between Gaudu and Kuss. Despite a strong performance from Kuss, it was Gaudu who ultimately prevailed, putting in a solid time trial performance to secure his position in the top five. Kuss finished just behind him in sixth place, a respectable result in his first Grand Tour.
At the front of the race, Roglic put in a flawless time trial performance to secure the overall victory in the Vuelta a Espana. With multiple stage wins under his belt, Roglic cemented his status as one of the top Grand Tour riders in the world. Behind him, Ben O’Connor secured second place overall, a surprising result after his impressive ride in the mountains earlier in the race. Enric Mas rounded out the podium, finishing in third place overall.
For Kung, the stage win was a long time coming. After years of hard work and dedication, he finally claimed his first Grand Tour stage victory. Reflecting on his performance, Kung expressed his joy at finally achieving this milestone and credited his team for their support and dedication. He also spoke of his confidence heading into future time trial events, including the European and World Championships.
Looking ahead, Kung’s victory at the Vuelta a Espana serves as a major confidence boost as he prepares for upcoming races. With a newfound sense of motivation and determination, Kung is eager to continue his success on the road and challenge for more stage wins in the future. The Vuelta may be over, but Kung’s journey is far from finished as he sets his sights on new goals and challenges in the world of professional cycling.
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