Cycling: So yes! The Movistar team can still celebrate a stage win at the Vuelta a Espana. Miguel Angel Lopez won the king's stage with a spirited attack on the final climb. Primoz Roglic easily defended his red jersey.
Storer and De la Cruz missed the day's victory
The 162,6 kilometer queen stage from Salas to Altu d'El Gamoniteiru should be a matter for the favourites. However, it did not look like that for long. And again he did it Michael Storer (DSM) turned out to be a strong outlier. The Australian was part of an initially 32-strong lead group and broke away from it up the Altu de la Cobertoria. Since there was disagreement among his former companions, the professionals, who were clearly outnumbered, could no longer get close to him. But then in the final climb Alto d`El Gamoniteiru David of the Cross (UAE) went on the offensive, it was all over for him. But the Spaniard shouldn't be happy about the day's win either. After all, thanks to his outstanding performance, Michael Storer can start tomorrow in a mountain jersey.
Miguel Angel Lopez with a spot on attack
Once more it was Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers), who opened the fight of the favorites on the final climb. However, the Colombian dragged all his competitors with him. First countryman Miguel Angel Lopez (Movistar) broke away from his opponents with an attack. He drove to the leader David of the Cross (UAE) and passed him mercilessly. Behind controlled Sepp kuss (Jumbo – Visma) for leaders Primois Roglic (Jumbo – Visma) the pace. He only took over himself two kilometers before the finish line. However, no one was able to catch the leader. The Movistar team still celebrates a day's win at this year's Vuelta a Espana.
#LaVuelta21 ¡Triunfo colombiano🇨🇴! Miguel Ángel López ganó la etapa 18 de La Vuelta a España, con final en el Altu d'El Gamoniteiru. Segundo fue Primoz Roglic, a 14 segundos de 'Superman'.
López is at 2:53 del lider Roglic. pic.twitter.com/81QMCn0KGg
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