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JOHANNESSEN Tobias Halland wins Stage 21: Stage 21 at Vuelta a España

Tobias Halland Johannessen outsprinted a three-rider, late-race breakaway after repeated attacks in the last few laps to take the victory.

Stage
1 JOHANNESSEN Tobias Halland Uno-X Mobility02:54:08
2 ROMELE Alessandro XDS Astana Teams.t.
3 DEBRUYNE Ramses Alpecin-Premier Techs.t.
4 BRENNAN Matthew Team Visma | Lease a Bikes.t.
5 TRONCHON Bastien Groupama-FDJ Uniteds.t.
General classification
1 MAS Enric Movistar Team73:52:55
2 ROGLIC Primoz Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe+02:15
3 GALL Felix Decathlon CMA CGM Team+02:44
4 CARAPAZ Richard EF Education-EasyPost+06:54
5 KUSS Sepp Team Visma | Lease a Bike+08:45
Isaac del Toro wins GP Montréal, signals World Championship contention
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Isaac del Toro wins GP Montréal, signals World Championship contention

What happened

Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) wins the Grand Prix de Montréal, outsprinting Paul Seixas (Decathlon-CMA CGM). The pair broke away on the final climb, with pre-race favorite Remco Evenepoel unable to follow the winning move.

Why it matters

This result shakes up predictions for the World Championships in two weeks. Del Toro proves he is a top contender on the Montréal course, while Evenepoel's performance shows he may be more vulnerable than previously thought.

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Arvid de Kleijn sprints to victory in chaotic GP de Fourmies
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Arvid de Kleijn sprints to victory in chaotic GP de Fourmies

What happened

Arvid de Kleijn (Tudor Pro Cycling) wins the GP de Fourmies in a chaotic, rain-soaked sprint. The Dutchman powers past Tobias Müller and Ethan Vernon in the final 200 metres to secure his first victory of the season.

Why it matters

The victory marks a significant turnaround for De Kleijn after a difficult period. For Tudor Pro Cycling, it's a major 1.Pro category win that validates their investment in their Dutch sprinter and boosts morale for the season's final races.

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Enric Mas wins Vuelta a España for first Grand Tour title
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Enric Mas wins Vuelta a España for first Grand Tour title

What happened

Enric Mas (Movistar) wins the Vuelta a España, his first career Grand Tour title at age 31. He successfully defends his lead through the final mountain stages, with four-time winner Primož Roglič finishing in second place.

Why it matters

Mas's victory marks Spain's first home winner of a men's Grand Tour in 12 years. For Roglič, second place is a successful comeback after a significant pre-race training crash and injuries threatened his participation.

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Johannessen wins Vuelta finale as Mas secures overall title
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Johannessen wins Vuelta finale as Mas secures overall title

What happened

Tobias Halland Johannessen (Uno-X Mobility) wins the final stage of the Vuelta a España in Granada. He outsprints Alessandro Romele and Ramses Debruyne, while Enric Mas crosses the line safely to secure the overall race victory.

Why it matters

The result marks a career-first Grand Tour win for Enric Mas after multiple podium finishes. For Johannessen and Uno-X Mobility, the stage win is a major breakthrough on the WorldTour stage, capping a successful race for the Norwegian team.

SOURCEEscape Collective+2 more
Dutch woodworker crafts stunning all-wood Canyon Aeroad replica
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Dutch woodworker crafts stunning all-wood Canyon Aeroad replica

What happened

Dutch woodworker Daan Keijzer is building a Canyon Aeroad replica entirely from wood. The project has taken 400 hours so far and features a wooden chain, wooden spokes, and even wooden pawls inside the freehub mechanism.

Why it matters

The project showcases extreme craftsmanship, blending modern aerodynamic bicycle design with traditional woodworking. It serves as a functional art piece that challenges conventional ideas about bicycle materials in an age dominated by carbon fiber.

SOURCEEscape Collective
RIDER7 of 10

Sarah Gigante to lead Australia at Montreal Road Worlds

What happened

Sarah Gigante is selected to lead the Australian team at the Montreal Road World Championships. The 25-year-old has competed in just one race since breaking her femur over 400 days ago after the 2025 Tour de France Femmes.

Why it matters

Australia is placing its medal hopes on a rider with immense talent but minimal recent race preparation. Gigante's performance will be a major test of her recovery and a significant gamble for the national team's World Championship ambitions.

SOURCEEscape Collective
QUOTE OF THE DAY8 of 10

Second place is a victory for me

Primož Roglič

Primož Roglič celebrated his hard-fought runner-up spot in the Vuelta a España after a pre-race training crash and injuries.

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KNOW YOUR CYCLING9 of 10

Who was the overall winner of the 2026 Vuelta a España?

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