emirates7 - Juan Ayuso of UAE Team Emirates XRG continued his intense duel with Primož Roglič (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) at the Volta a Catalunya, gaining the advantage in an intermediate sprint to reclaim the leader’s jersey by a razor-thin margin of just one second ahead of the final weekend.
Meanwhile, at Coppi e Bartali, Igor Arrieta secured an impressive second place on stage 4 for UAE Team Emirates XRG, finishing behind solo stage winner Ben Tulett (Visma-Lease a Bike).
In the final 20km, experienced climber Rafał Majka launched a powerful attack on the penultimate ascent, taking along Belgian riders Jarno Wildar (Lotto) and Mauri Vansevenant (Soudal Quick-Step). However, as the steep Valico Rio Chiè climb loomed, it was Arrieta who emerged as a key contender, positioning himself well and showcasing his climbing ability on the toughest gradients.
Crossing the line just behind Tulett, Arrieta now sits in fourth place in the general classification, trailing the race leader by 23 seconds with one stage remaining.
Meanwhile, at Coppi e Bartali, Igor Arrieta secured an impressive second place on stage 4 for UAE Team Emirates XRG, finishing behind solo stage winner Ben Tulett (Visma-Lease a Bike).
In the final 20km, experienced climber Rafał Majka launched a powerful attack on the penultimate ascent, taking along Belgian riders Jarno Wildar (Lotto) and Mauri Vansevenant (Soudal Quick-Step). However, as the steep Valico Rio Chiè climb loomed, it was Arrieta who emerged as a key contender, positioning himself well and showcasing his climbing ability on the toughest gradients.
Crossing the line just behind Tulett, Arrieta now sits in fourth place in the general classification, trailing the race leader by 23 seconds with one stage remaining.