Vuelta 2021: Sivakov new king of the mountains

The 7th stage at La Vuelta is a feast for KOM contenders. There are six opportunties to gain points - two climbs in category 3, two in category 2, and two in category 1. Pavel Sivakov takes the most points and moves into the KOM lead ahead of stage winner Michael Storer. (Slideshow route/profile)

KOM competition stage 7

1. Pavel Sivakov 16
2. Michael Storer 12
3. Jack Haig 11
4. Romain Bardet 11
5. Rein Taaramäe 10
6. Kenny Elissonde 10
7. Sepp Kuss 9
8. Jan Polanc 6
9. Carlos Verona 6
10. Joe Dombrowski 6

Puerto la Llacuna
– 9.4 kilometres at 6.2%
– at kilometre 16.4
– category 1

1. Jack Haig 10
2. Pavel Sivakov 6
3. Sepp Kuss 4
4. Jay Vine 2
5. Ion Izagirre 1

Puerto de Benilloba
– 3 kilometres at 3.5%
– at kilometre 60.5
– category 3

1. Romain Bardet 3
2. Kenny Elissonde 2
3. Jan Polanc 1

Puerto de Tudons
– 7.1 kilometres at 5.2%
– at kilometre 80
– category 2

1. Jan Polanc 5
2. Romain Bardet 3
3. Kenny Elissonde 1

Puerto El Collao
– 9.5 kilometres at 4.6%
– at kilometre 113
– category 2

1. Romain Bardet 5
2. Pavel Sivakov 3
3. Lawson Craddock 1

Puerto de Tibi
– 5.3 kilometres at 5.3%
– at kilometre 138.3
– category 3

1. Pavel Sivakov 3
2. Michael Storer 2
3. Lawson Craddock 1

Balcón de Alicante
– 8.4 kilometres at 6.2%
– finish
– category 1

1. Michael Storer 10
2. Carlos Verona 6
3. Pavel Sivakov 4
4. Sepp Kuss 2
5. Jack Haig 1