Team Visma | Lease a Bike

On the eve of the final stage in the Spanish capital, the riders faced another brutal mountain stage. After 165 kilometres, the finish lay atop the Bola del Mundo, a hors catégorie climb. A large breakaway went clear early on, but the peloton allowed them little room. Approaching the foot of the final climb, the leaders’ advantage quickly decreased. In the favourites’ group, Team Visma | Lease a Bike held a numerical advantage. Among others, Ben Tulett and Kuss, who turned 31 today, looked strong.