Evenepoel's gap to race leader
Sepp Kuss was slashed to just 1:09 but a solid ride from the American ensured that he still maintains a somewhat comfortable grip on the Red Jersey. "Evenepoel rode a super good time trial for the Vuelta and for the classification. I can imagine that he is a bit disappointed for the day's victory," says De Cauwer. "We should not look for the reason why Evenepoel lost and why Ganna won. The result is the result."
"If
Jonas Vingegaard falls faster in the rankings than Kuss, the American can be played as 2nd man," De Cauwer concludes, guessing
Jumbo-Visma's tactics for the remainder of the race. "For the time being, I still think that he is the first man they count on when they have to put something right. But for the same money, one of them goes into a break and then Soudal - Quick Step has to check again."
