La Vuelta Stage 18: A Brutal Climb Makes Its Debut
The Vuelta wrapped up its mountain lineup with a brutal, brand-new ascent that proved to be an instant classic and added intrigue to the podium battle
The Vuelta a España’s Queen stage, finishing atop the brand new summit finish for the race, the brutal Altu d'El Gamoniteiru, was won by Miguel Ángel López, who surged clear of an elite group of GC contenders with 4-kilometers remaining, and drifted through the ethereal, fog-covered landscape to finish ahead of race-leader Primož Roglič and Enric Mas.
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