Despite a puncture and apparent frustration with race officials, Evenepoel mounted a remarkable comeback in the Spanish classic. The Belgian rider, who finished second in this year's Tour de France, found himself 36 seconds behind the leaders at the start of the decisive climb to Erlaitz. newssport.cv
No rider, including Richard Carapaz and the UAE team, could capitalize on Evenepoel's apparent vulnerability. The 23-year-old Belgian's fourth victory surpasses the previous record held by Spanish rider Marino Lejarreta, who won the race three times between 1981 and 1987.
