Sergio García, eighth best time of a prologue at León whose times did not count for the general classification

XXX Vuelta Ciclista a León
Prologue: Astorga-Astorga (2.66 km ITT)

Summer and the Castilian and Leonese laps are equivalent to evening cycling. They are days of celebration in the cities and towns, and among the latter many recover life with those who return to their family roots, in a carnal or political way. Afternoon stages, but also with some night prologue in baggage of these last editions. And of these workmanships, this edition. With a central urban circuit in Astorga, a city that is preparing for its imminent Festival of Astures and Romans, the Vuelta a León kicked off this Monday night. The 30th edition. An always special ephemeris.

The race started with important decisions. The weather conditions led the race commissioners to decide that the times of this prologue did not count for the general classification. A strong storm in the hours prior to the dispute of the time trial, as well as in its first moments, inspired that decision before the slippery of several sections of paving and paving that were crossed during a technical route with beginning and end in the square of Spain. In the very fast 2.6 kilometers astorganos, the Cadiz Kometa Cycling Team Sergio Garcia set a great time (3:32) and for many minutes set the second best record on the finish line.

The Andalusian finally finished eighth, pushed by the time improvements that came after. The Spaniard Ángel Fuentes (Gomur) ended up winning in this time trial with his time of 3:23. A great record forged at an average speed of 46 km/h. Alejandro Ropero from Granada finished eleventh, 10 seconds behind the winner. Other times set by the riders of the Kometa Cycling Team were: Carlos García (16th, with 3:36), Edu Pérez-Landaluce (30th, with 3:40), Jhon Stiven Ramírez (35th, with 3:40), Alessandro Fancellu (36th with 3:41) and Álex Martín (59th, with 3:48).

This Tuesday the first online stage will unite San Cristóbal de la Polantera and Veguellina. The 112 kilometres of this fraction are fundamentally based on a circuit that includes an ascent. Beyond the escapes that can be tested, it is a day that points to a more or less massive sprint.

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