Vuelta 2022 stage 18

1. Vuelta 2022: Evenepoel wins in Piornal to cement GC lead

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Attacker Robert Gesink is brought back inside the last 400 metres of the 18th stage of La Vuelta. The first two riders on GC, Enric Mas and Remco Evenepoel, catch him before the red jersey wins the sprint and cements his GC lead.

2. Vuelta 2022 Route stage 18: Trujillo - Piornal

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Thursday 8 September - Stage 18 at La Vuelta revolves around the highest town in all of Extremadura, Piornal. It's perched high on a mountain that forms the backdrop of a number of circuits in the second half of the race. The finish climb is 13.5…

3. Vuelta 2022 Favourites stage 18: Last uphill finish

   Door Harmen Lustig

   The 18th stage of La Vuelta is the first of two last chances for GC riders to gain time. The finish is after a 13.5 kilometres climb at 5% in mountain top village Piornal.

4. Vuelta 2022: Carapaz new KOM leader

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Jay Vine crashes in the opening of stage 18 and is forced to pull out. Runner-up Richard Carapaz, who crests the first summit in first position, is the new King of the Mountain.

5. Vuelta 2022: Pedersen secures green jersey

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Pedersen seals the win in the points classification of La Vuelta without gaining any points. His lead is more than impressive.