Irishman launches attack in last kilometre to land victoryLeader Ben O’Connor loses 37 seconds to Primoz Roglic
Eddie Dunbar won the 11th stage of the Vuelta a España on Wednesday, the Irishman mounting a well-timed attack in the last kilometre and fending off his chasers to triumph in the mountains around Padrón. The win marked the first major victory in a Grand Tour for the 27-year-old Jayco AlUla rider.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been in a scenario like this if I’m honest and I just used my experience,” Dunbar said. “I was suffering a bit on the big climb. I just played my cards and said I’d gamble and back my finish.”