Juan Ayuso was leading the Volta a Catalunya until the final stage, where he lost his edge to Primož Roglič. The final stage featured intense competition in Montjuic Park, known for its challenging laps. Despite Ayuso's earlier attempts to maintain his lead, Roglič executed a decisive solo attack 22 kilometers from the finish, ultimately solidifying his victory. Ayuso reflected on the challenges faced during the race, attributing the loss partly to a collision with another rider that disrupted his positioning. This stage's unexpected outcome underlined the unpredictable nature of cycling races.
"It was a very tough stage, very hard fought, but I couldn't do anything," Ayuso said afterwards. "It's been a bit of everything..."
"When Bora saw that had happened, they immediately radioed through Roglic to attack. But in any case, the climb was too long for me and he had better legs than me."
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