BORA – hansgrohe in a good position ahead of the second Vuelta rest day

BORA – hansgrohe Finds Success in the Second Week of the Vuelta

With a Stage 9 victory by Lennard Kämna and strong performances by Aleks Vlasov and Cian Uijtdebroeks, BORA – hansgrohe is heading into the second rest day of the Vuelta a España in a positive position. Sports Director Bernie Eisel reflects on the team’s performance thus far and expresses satisfaction with their progress.

Kämna’s win was certainly a highlight for the team, and having two riders in the top-10 of the general classification puts them in a good position for the final week of racing. Eisel praises Kämna’s strong performance throughout the Vuelta, noting that he not only achieved victory but also takes on the role of road captain and supports the team where needed.

Emanuel Buchmann is also commended for being an incredible helper in the mountains, consistently providing support when necessary. Jonas Koch and Nico Denz are acknowledged for their demanding task of always being ready to go, regardless of the stage. Eisel acknowledges the challenging role they play but emphasizes that they are doing a great job.

Sergio Higuita is also finding his form again and showing improvement in his performance. Aleks Vlasov overcame a cold and is now getting back into the swing of things, currently sitting in the top-10 overall. Cian Uijtdebroeks may not have been satisfied with his time trial result, but his superb performance on the Tourmalet pushed him into the top-10 of the general classification, a result for which the team is very pleased.

Overall, Eisel expresses contentment with how the Vuelta has unfolded for BORA – hansgrohe so far, recognizing that surprises are always possible in a race like this, but stating that the team is prepared for the challenges of the final week in Spain.

Heading into the second rest day, BORA – hansgrohe is in a positive position and ready to continue their pursuit of success in the Vuelta a España.