Primoz Roglic takes the lead from Juan Ayuso on final stage to win Volta a Catalunya

The Slovenian Primoz Roglic (Red Bull) was awarded his second Volta Ciclista to Catalonia this Sunday after successfully completing an attack 20 kilometers away by the end of the seventh stage, which left his maximum rival in the general, Spanish Juan Ayuso (UAE), out of play and impose his law on the circuit through the Montjuïc mountain of Barcelona (north-east of Spain).

BARCELONA (AP) — Primoz Roglic surged late to hold off home favorite Juan Ayuso and win the Tour of Catalonia on Sunday. Roglic, a four-time Vuelta a Espana champion, powered to a victory in the final 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) to win the decisive 88-kilometer (54-mile) seventh stage in Barcelona and secure the overall victory. Ayuso had started the final day in front after a stage six that was shortened by extreme winds. Roglic, the 35-year-old…

"The outcome of the race told me that we trained well and we can be confident because we trust our work. This also applies to preparations for the Giro," Primož Roglič was satisfied after Sunday's double victory.

Primoz Roglic underlines Giro d’Italia credentials with Volta a Catalunya victory

The Slovenian dropped his rivals on a crucial climb 20km from the finish line and soloed to victory

The competition, which ended on Sunday, March 30, was marked by several organizational polemics, before being won by Slovenian Primoz Roglic.

Slovene was 28 seconds ahead of Spaniard Ayuso after a successful attack at Montjuic. Gall descended prematurely