"The Vuelta a España has long been a special race for Jay Vine, having made his WorldTour debut there in 2021, started all of the past five editions, claimed the KOM jersey in 2024, and now has taken three stage wins after his latest solo triumph into Pal on stage 6. But this one was perhaps the most important for the Australian, with his wife, Bre, and young son, Harrison, awaiting him at the finish in their native Andorra."
"Vine was spurred on by his family's presence, but also his knowledge of the local roads. His winning move came in the final 21km over the top of the penultimate climb and onto a slippery descent that was made all the more manageable, having likely trained on it countless times."
Jay Vine has a deep connection with the Vuelta a España, making his WorldTour debut there in 2021 and starting each of the past five editions. Vine claimed the KOM jersey in 2024 and has now secured three stage victories, including a solo triumph into Pal on stage 6. His wife Bre and young son Harrison were waiting at the finish in Andorra, providing emotional motivation. Vine combined that family support with detailed knowledge of local roads, launching his winning move in the final 21km and handling a slippery descent he likely trained on frequently.
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