Van Aert regrets missed confidence on Vuelta climb as green jersey bid persists
TL;DR
Wout van Aert attacked with a five-man break on stage 7 of the Vuelta a España, took 20 intermediate points and climbed strongly, but later said he underestimated himself on the final ascent. Andreas Leknessund won the stage, with Tobias Haaland Johannessen chasing in the finish. Van Aert remains two points clear of Tadej Pogačar in the green jersey standings (Pogačar wears red overall), while Visma’s Brennan remains a sprint threat. The green jersey fight continues as the race heads into tougher climbing.
- 'I didn't have confidence in myself' – Wout van Aert bags green jersey but regrets missed opportunity in Vuelta a España breakaway Cyclingnews
- Leknessund claims a royal success La Vuelta
- Vuelta a España Stage 7: Uno-X Mobility Goes 1-2 After Van Aert Lights Up Day-Long Break Outside Magazine
- Vuelta a Espana stage 7: Norwegian duo seal emotional 1-2 finish on day King Harald V dies The New York Times
- ‘Special for Norway’: Leknessund breaks clear to win stage seven of Vuelta The Guardian
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