Devenyns comes close again to Vuelta a Espana stage win
For the second time at this year’s Vuelta a Espana, Dries Devenyns (IAM Cycling) came agonisingly close to a stage victory. The Belgian jumped clear on the final climb of stage 12 after the initial day’s break was reeled in by the peloton.
Devenyns never had much more than 30 seconds but it looked like he might just make it stick. However, there was too much interest in a sprint finish from the bunch behind and his move was, ultimately, doomed. While he was brought back with the line almost in sight, Devenyns takes some solace from being able to hold off the peloton for so long.
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“Obviously, the only thing that matters is the victory, but being able to be at the front of the race at this sort of level gives me great satisfaction,” said Devenyns. “In my heart, I know that on this stage, I was the strongest. So, even though I didn’t manage the win, I am comforted by that thought.”
Devenyns was also in contention on stage 9 to the Alto del Naranco, when he rode into the final kilometre with David de la Cruz (Etixx-QuickStep). However, when de la Cruz made his move for the stage win, Devenyns suffered a mechanical problem. He says that he’s determined to take a stage win before the race is out and hasn’t been disheartened by his two near-misses.
“Coming to the Vuelta, my personal goal was clear: to win a stage. Twice now I have been very close. Even today when I broke away, I believed in my chances. Unfortunately, I didn’t quite manage to achieve it. But that doesn’t mean that I won’t try again.”
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