Laurens De Plus came close to a stage win on the final day
of the
Volta a Catalunya, capping a strong overall performance from INEOS
Grenadiers. The Belgian launched a bold solo attack on the final climb and held
off the chasers to take second place on the stage, just behind
Primoz Roglic,
who sealed both the stage victory and overall general classification title.
De Plus crossed the line ahead of Lennert Van Eetvelt, who
finished third on the day, while Egan Bernal’s consistent riding throughout the
week was rewarded with a seventh-place finish overall. Axel Laurance also
impressed with a top-10 result in the final sprint, taking ninth place to
underline the team’s depth across the week.