Roglic immediately before the overall Vuelta victory

The Slovenian Tour de France runner-up defended his red jersey with the last of his strength on the 17th and penultimate stage at the mountain finish up to the Alto de la Covatilla. Roglic lost 21 seconds to his biggest rival Richard Carapaz from Ecuador on Saturday, but remains in the lead in the overall standings with a lead of 24 seconds. The Frenchman David Gaudu secured the day's victory after 178,2 kilometers ahead of the Swiss Gino Mäder and the Spaniard Ion Izagirre. Traditionally, there is no longer an attack on the overall leader on the last flat section. Like last year, Roglic will win the Tour of Spain. At the same time, he secured his fourth top-three placement on a major tour within two years. Behind Carapaz, Briton Hugh Carthy is third overall, 47 seconds back. Vuelta ends on Sunday in Madrid On the last climb over 11,7 kilometers with an average gradient of 6,9 percent, Roglic ran into trouble three kilometers from the finish when Carapaz pulled away. At the Tour de France, Roglic lost the overall victory to his compatriot Tadej Pogacar in the individual time trial on the penultimate day. But he was able to prevent this this time. With a total of four stage wins and three second places, Roglic was not only the most successful stage hunter at the Vuelta, he also secured 48 seconds of time bonuses, which was crucial in the end. The cycling season ends with the Vuelta on Sunday in Madrid. With a few exceptions, those responsible for cycling actually managed to hold the most important races within three months. Of the major races, only the classic Paris-Roubaix fell victim to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Roglic immediately before the overall Vuelta victory

Primoz Roglic has just averted bitter déjà vu and is on the verge of another overall victory at the Vuelta.

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