Vuelta a España Dunbar surges to stage 11 win as Roglic closes on O’Connor

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Irishman launches attack in last kilometre to land victoryLeader Ben O’Connor loses 37 seconds to Primoz RoglicEddie Dunbar won the 11th stage of the Vuelta a España on Wednesday, the Irishman mounting a well-timed attack in the last kilometre and fending off his chasers to triumph in the mountains around Padrón. The win marked the first major victory in a Grand Tour for the 27-year-old Jayco AlUla rider.“It’s been a while since I’ve been in a scenario like this if I’m honest and I just used my experience,” Dunbar said. “I was suffering a bit on the big climb. I just played my cards and said I’d gamble and back my finish.” Continue reading...

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