Team Visma | Lease a Bike completes Vuelta a España mountain stage without issues

# Team Visma | Lease a Bike Conquers Challenging Vuelta a España Mountain Stage

In a dramatic seventh day of the Vuelta a España, Team Visma | Lease a Bike navigated the steep ascents of Andorra, showcasing their resilience and strategy. With four categorized climbs culminating in a summit finish at Cerler, the day’s race was not for the faint-hearted. Thirteen riders broke away early, but it was Juan Ayuso from UAE Team Emirates who emerged victorious.

Among the contenders, Jonas Vingegaard, Matteo Jorgenson, and Sepp Kuss maintained their positions in the group of favorites, thanks in part to the team’s meticulous energy conservation strategy. Vingegaard noted, **”It was a tough final climb. We decided not to make any moves today and to save the team’s energy. There will be plenty of opportunities for us in the second and third week. A big compliment to the team for their work today.”**

Sports director Jesper Mørkøv emphasized the importance of their team strategy, stating, **“We were able to save some energy today, as Bahrain Victorious set the pace for much of the stage. In the end, we were well-positioned for the final climb. Jonas responded strongly to an attack by Almeida, and Sepp and Matteo also showed they are in good shape. All in all, a good day for our team.”**

With the first week of the Vuelta winding down, attention now turns to the sprinters, as the teams prepare for the long stage finishing at Estación de Esquí de Valdezcaray.

### Stage Results

1. **Juan Ayuso** (UAE Team Emirates – XRG) – 04:49:41
2. **Marco Frigo** (Israel – Premier Tech) – +00:01:15
3. **Raúl García Pierna** (Arkéa – B&B Hotels) – +00:01:21

### Team Visma | Lease a Bike Results

– **15. Sepp Kuss** – +00:02:35
– **17. Matteo Jorgenson** – +00:02:35
– **20. Jonas Vingegaard** – +00:02:35
– **37. Ben Tulett** – +00:07:59
– **38. Wilco Kelderman** – +00:07:59
– **51. Victor Campenaerts** – +00:10:53
– **118. Dylan van Baarle** – +00:17:59

As the race unfolds, Team Visma | Lease a Bike remains poised for success, bolstered by strong teamwork and strategic planning for the mountainous challenges ahead.