The Jumbo-Visma pro is the first Slovenian to win a Grand Tour. Roglič, a former ski jumper, held on to a 2:33 lead yesterday in the final mountain stage and sealed his triumph. Alejandro Valverde finished second in the GC and Tadej Pogačar placed third.
Some big riders are missing from this year’s La Vuelta, which invites the prospect for an unusually compelling list of favourites to win the maillot rojo.
