Mas: “I had to try from far away”

Lluis Mas (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), most combative rider of stage 9: “The goal for the team was to get in the break. I managed to do it. At first we didn’t know if the bunch would let us go, but after the climb we started gaining time and when we got 9 minutes we knew that we could make it and battle it out. I knew I was with strong riders and that I had to try it from far away. I’ve tried. I went with Ben King but he was stronger than me. I really suffered in the last 4km. In the end, I’m happy with this award. Climbing on the podium is always good, and combativity shows you’ve been active.”

Lluis Mas Bonet  | La Vuelta Stage  9 Talavera de la Reina - La Covatilla
Lluis Mas Bonet | La Vuelta Stage 9 Talavera de la Reina - La Covatilla © PhotoGomezSport

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