The Slovenian Primoz Roglic (Red Bull Bora)second overall in the Vuelta after the stage of Cuito Negrosaid he was happy with his performance despite being penalized 20 seconds for getting behind a car to rejoin the peloton after stopping to change bikes.
“It’s a good performance after a difficult stage and week. But it’s good to gain time instead of losing it, isn’t it? It’s difficult,” said the three-time Vuelta winner at the finish line.
Roglic with the goal Enric Mas, 1.04 minutes from Spanish Pablo Castrilloalthough he was later penalized 20 seconds for doing “after the car”.
“Enric Mas is strong and in good condition. You don’t want to bang your head against the wall, you’re too caught up in the obligation to get the red jersey. “I am happy with my performance,” he concluded.
Roglic is second overall, 1.03 behind the Australian Ben O’Connor, and third is Enric Mas in 2.23.
Source: La Verdad
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