Tag: Ben O’Connor

By Score More Australian Loses 58 Seconds of His Lead to Primož Roglič in Grueling Mountain Stage Ben O'Connor remains in possession of the red jersey, but his grip on the overall lead in the Vuelta a España is slipping. On Tuesday, during the 16th stage, which concluded at the iconic Lagos de Covadonga in Asturias, the Australian rider from Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale lost 58 seconds of his 1-minute and 3 seconds advantage to Primož Roglič. As a result, O'Connor now leads the race by a mere 5 seconds with five stages remaining, including two challenging mountain stages and the final time trial. The stage saw O'Connor struggle, particularly after a mid-climb attack by Spain's Enric Mas from Movistar. The Australian found himself isolated as he battled to retain the red jersey. "I didn’t ...

By Score More Australian cyclist Ben O'Connor delivered a stunning performance in the 6th stage of the Vuelta a España, taking the victory and seizing the overall lead in the race. The Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale rider executed a successful breakaway, launching a solo attack 27 kilometers from the finish line and steadily increasing his lead over the peloton, which included the race favorites. Starting the day 1 minute and 56 seconds behind the leader, O'Connor completed the 185.5-kilometer stage from Jerez de la Frontera to Yunquera in 4 hours, 28 minutes, and 12 seconds. His effort not only earned him the stage win but also the prestigious red jersey, symbolizing the race leader, with an impressive five-minute advantage over his rivals. O'Connor's victory adds to his list of achievemen...