Ben O’Connor wins Vuelta stage six to take red jersey from Roglic

Ireland’s Eddie Dunbar finished tied 31st for Team Jayco Alula

Australian Ben O’Connor completed his collection of stage victories in all three of cycling’s Grand Tours by winning stage six of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, and also took the overall lead after his solo run left everyone behind.

O'Connor now has a four minute 51 seconds lead over Roglic after his impressive ride on the 185.5-km stage from Jerez de la Frontera to Yunquera, with Joao Almeida a further eight seconds back in third. The stage had a unique start, with the riders setting off from inside a Carrefour supermarket, and after navigating the aisles they faced a category one climb less than 60 kilometres into the race.

This early into the race, Roglic and Red Bull appeared more concerned with conserving energy, and they did have Lipowitz up ahead in the break, but they may live to regret allowing O'Connor get so far ahead.

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