Primoz Roglic seizes chance on climb to take Vuelta stage 19 and red jersey

Primoz Roglic seizes chance on climb to take Vuelta stage 19 and red jersey

Roglic opens 1min 54sec time gap in overall standingsBen O’Connor finally overtaken after 13 days in lead

A strategic breakaway on the final gruelling ascent in the mountains of northern Spain secured Primoz Roglic victory on stage 19 of the Vuelta a España, as well as the leader’s red jersey, on Friday.

The 34-year-old had lost the red jersey to Australian Ben O’Connor after stage six but has since chipped away at the lead before reclaiming it with an impressive performance in the mountains of the La Rioja province.

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