- I did not have control all the time but in the end you have to keep control and focus on your own job, says Roglic who by all accounts secures the victory in Vueltan for the second year in a row according to Cyclingnews.
Ahead of today's tough mountain stage, Roglic led by 45 seconds ahead of Richard Carapaz, who ran away from Roglic with just over three kilometers left of the long climb up to the finish line at Alto de la Covatilla after 178 kilometers in the saddle.
The leader jersey is not attacked during the last stage
The Ecuadorian, who often stood up, extended second by second and for a while the virtual lead was down for 16 seconds before Roglic was able to turn the cut and has a lead of 24 seconds before the final stage on Sunday which has a finish in central Madrid, a stage of ceremonial significance.
There is an unwritten rule that you do not attack the leader jersey during the last stage.
Afterwards, Roglic went to Carapaz and they hugged each other.
Frenchman David Gaudu won the stage.
Carapaz was eight, 2.23 behind while Roglic was 2.56 behind as ten.