Vuelta a España Stage 6 Prediction: Mountain Stage Can be Challenge to Overcome?

The first mountain stage of the Vuelta a España and real summit finish are followed by two days of rolling terrain. It will be a crucial day for the overall classification since there are certain to be disparities and because the climbers’ actual forms must be on display with nowhere to hide. Once more, moving west with a rolling start, the cyclists will be riding to Cantabria. Going in the Stage 6 run, Primoz Roglic, Remco Evenepoel, Simon Yates, Enric Mas Nicolau, and Alexey Lutsenko will be the favorites to win.

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Riders to Watch Out and What’s in Stage 6

We already witnessed an unexpected outcome from the Stage 5 race as Marc Soler managed to sprint after crossing Irun. Rudy Molard managed to secure the 4th spot, which was enough to get Red Jersey. However, Jersey was worn by Primoz Roglic, who was in the hunt for the 4th consecutive win.

If we use Primoz Roglic’s percentages as a starting point, The Slovenian from Jumbo-Visma is the clear favorite for Thursday’s stage if you take into account Tuesday’s stage victory. Roglic has a supporter to help him bring back the day’s leading group after giving the leader’s jersey to Rudy Molard of Groupama-FDJ on Wednesday.

Remco Evenepoel, who will also have to prove his value on the Pico Jano for the classification this Vuelta, is a rider we are eagerly anticipating. Of course, the Belgian is not alone in this; individuals like Richard Carapaz, Carlos Rodriguez, and Pavel Sivakovy are all affected. Joao Almeida and Tao Geoghegan Hart of the INEOS Grenadiers Important arrivals include Juan Ayuso and Brandon McNulty (both from the UAE). Ben O’Connor for AG2R Citroen previously demonstrated that his legs are in good condition. Enric Mas also made a strong impression on the ride to Laguardia by finishing third, giving him plenty of confidence for the first significant uphill finish.

Expert Betting Tips

With Primoz Roglic’s overall display in the previous stages and the experience he possesses in such trials, he will be the favorite to win. However, Remco Evenpoel needs a point to prove himself and his overall reputation in the competition.

• Primoz Roglic Wins - Yes for 3.74 at 1xbet;
• To Be Higher Brandon McNulty/Juan Ayuso - W1 for 1.532 at 22bet;
• To Be Higher Primoz Roglic/Remco Evenepoel - W2 for 3.00 at bet365.