Cycling: Sepp Kuss and his team Jumbo - Visma are the big winners of the sixth stage of the Vuelta a Espana. The American won the mountain finish as a soloist and thus ranks second in the overall standings. His teammates Primoz Roglic and Jonas Vingegaard also knew how to impress.
Sepp Kuss completes the perfect teamwork
The exciting sixth stage of the Vuelta a Espana is on Sepp kuss (Jumbo - Visma). The noble helper of Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic was allowed to drive on his own account today. As part of a breakaway group of 39 men, he opened up a lead of more than six minutes at times. As a result, the team of Remco Evenepoel (Soudal – Quick-Step) put under enormous pressure. In the final ascent, Sepp Kuss finally prevailed against his companions. And behind them, too, the Jumbo – Visma team proved to be a big winner. Because Primois Roglic and jonas vingegaard were able to gain valuable time from their opponents. However, the new wearer of the red jersey is lenny martinez (Groupama – FDJ). The young Frenchman finished second in the stage and is now a serious contender for the podium.
39 men in the breakaway
On today's sixth Vuelta stage over 183,1 kilometers from La Vall d'Uixó to the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre, the spectators were treated to action right from the start. Due to numerous attacks, falls, descents and wind edges, a 39-man breakaway group was able to break free. Among other things, dangerous drivers such as Marc Soler (UAE), lenny martinez (Groupama – FDJ) and Sepp kuss (Jumbo – Visma) with three helpers. But also the three Germans Emmanuel Buchman (Bora – hansgrohe), Lennard Kamna (Bora – hansgrohe) and Felix Engelhardt (Jayco – AlUla) went on the offensive. Unfortunately could not finish the stage Andrea Bagioli (Soudal – Quick Step), Jay Vine (UAE) and Lorenzo Milesi (Team dsm - Firmenich) as they fell in the early stages of the race.
Lenny Martinez conquers red
The interim lead of over six minutes didn't last long, as Soudal Quick-Step, Ineos Grenadiers and Movistar pushed the pace in the peloton behind them. However, they couldn't take the day's victory away from the group. In the final ascent, good climbers gradually fell behind, including the three German pros. Dared the first attack One Rubio (Movistar), followed by Romain Bardet (DSM), lenny martinez (Groupama – FDJ) and Sepp kuss (Jumbo - Visma). But in this constellation, the group should only drive together for a short time, because Sepp Kuss was able to shift up a gear again. The American pulled away and drove towards his stage win. However, it was not enough for the red jersey, because Lenny Martinez crossed the finish line in second and lost only a few seconds.
Evenepoel with problems
Attacked from the group of favorites Primois Roglic (Jumbo – Visma) on the final climb. Many drivers could not follow, including Joao almeida (UAE) and Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers). It was immediately apparent that Remco Evenepoel (Soudal – Quick-Step) the overall leader also had problems. The Jumbo Visma duo crossed the finish line together. First could Enric Mas Nicolau (Movistar) keep up. But the Spaniard also fell back shortly before the finish. After all, Best of the Rest was his compatriot Juan Ayuso (UAE).
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