Lennard Kämna promises to come back for another attempt to complete the grand tour stage win triple: "Sometimes you win in cycling and sometimes you lose"
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Lennard Kämna made a shot at completing his grand tour stage wins collection at the first mountain test of this Vuelta a España, but the German's attack was neutralized by the group of favourites in the last two kilometers.
Kämna was part of a leading group of eleven on the way to Arinsal and was the strongest climber on the final climb, but it turned out to be just not enough for the stage victory. "I managed to sneak along with the leading group in a good way and then had the right legs." That became clear on the final climb: Kämna managed to ride his last companion Damiano Caruso out of the wheel.
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However, the danger came from the behind as in the group of favorites, UAE Emirates pushed hard with just four kilometers to go. This turned out to be the sporting death blow for Kämna. "So it didn't work out today, but yes... Sometimes you win in cycling and sometimes you lose."
"On the final climb there was a headwind and so it was a matter of waiting for the right moment. At one point I started, but it was not enough," he concludes in conversation with the organization of the Vuelta.
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Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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🇪🇸 #LaVuelta23 In addition to @lennardkaemna’s strong breakaway performance, @CUijtdebroeks and @ale_vlasov finished 8th and 10th, only one second down on Evenepoel, and now sit in 6th and 5th in the GC respectively. Chapeau guys! 🎩 📸: @sprintcycling
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