Professional cyclist Jay Vine has won the eighth stage of the Tour of Spain. The Australian was able to pull away on Saturday (08/27/2022) after 153.4 kilometers from La Pola Llaviana to the mountain arrival on the Collau Fancuaya prevail at an altitude of 1,088 meters.
The Belgian Remco Evenepoel defended the red jersey of the overall leader. The 22-year-old is now 28 seconds ahead of Spaniard Enric Mas. Last year’s winner Primoz Roglic from Slovenia is 1:01 minutes behind and third overall.
Arndt has to get out because of Corona
The race was over before the start of the stage for the German Nikias Arndt, who, like his British DSM teammate and roommate Mark Donovan, tested positive for the corona virus. Both are doing well, with minimal to no symptoms, the team said.
A mountain finish awaits the cycling pros on the ninth stage on Sunday as well. After 171.4 kilometers, the section ends in Les Praeres Nava. The race ends on September 11th in the Spanish capital Madrid.