Cycling: Jay Vine is undoubtedly one of THE drivers of the Vuelta a Espana 2022 so far. After winning the sixth stage, the Australian was able to celebrate the eighth stage as well. He also conquered the mountain jersey. Belgian Remco Evenepoel remains in red.
Jay Vine just does it again
The eighth stage of the Vuelta a Espana led the pros over 153,4 kilometers from Pola de Laviana to Colláu Fancuaya. After a long fight for the breakaway group of the day, ten men, including the Swiss, were able to break away from the peloton Sebastian Reichenbach (Groupama – FDJ). But there was also Jai Vine (Alpecin-Deceuninck). The Australian is aiming for the mountains classification – and his second stage win. He won the sixth stage of the Vuelta two days ago and should not be beaten today either. The eSports world champion referred by 43 seconds Marc Soler (UAE) and Rein Taramae (Intermarché – Wanty – Gobert Matériaux) on the other podium places. Behind defended Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) his red jersey. Only this time could keep up with him Enric Mas Nicolau (Movistar) and who clearly regained strength Primois Roglic (Jumbo - Visma).
Positive corona test: More and more drivers are affected
The Vuelta a Espana is also being hit more and more by the corona virus. Today's eighth stage could Anthony Delaplace (Arkea – Samsic), Nickias Arndt (DSM) and Mark Donovan (DSM) no longer tackle because they gave a positive corona test. As a result, seven drivers had to leave the Tour of Spain. In the days before it caught Dan Hoole (Trek - Segafredo), Jan Hirt (Intermarché - Wanty - Gobert), Jaakko Hänninen (Ag2r – Citroën) and Andrea Vendrame (Ag2r – Citroën). Continue with it Chris Froome (Israel – Premier Tech). The Briton had to leave the Tour de France this year due to a positive corona test. In an interview on the sidelines of the Vuelta, he now stated that he was still suffering from the consequences of the disease.
#JayVine el gran ganador de la etapa 8 donde gano por 2da vez en #LaVuelta22 y además se convirtió en lider de la montaña.
Top 5:
1. Jay Vine 4:02:25
2. Marc Soler 0:43
3. Rein Taaramäe 0:43
4. Thibaut Pinot 0:47
5. Remco Evenepoel 1:20#Carapaz pierde 5min @PatoCornejo pic.twitter.com/etbI5kFrYU— David Reiban (@david_reiban) August 27
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