74th La Vuelta a España – Stage 11

Stage 11: Saint-Palais to Urdax-Dantxarinea, 180km

Itturia basks in glory with solo stage win

Tour of Spain 2019 Stage 11: Winner Mikel ITURRIA SEGUROLA (ESP)

Saint Palais – Urdax-Dantxarinea (180 km).
Photo: Luis Angel Gomez ©PHOTOGOMEZSPORT2019

Urdax-Dantxarinea, Wednesday, September 4th 2019 – Mikel Iturria (Euskadi Basque Country – Murias) gave the local fans everything to cheer about as he took his first professional win with a brilliant ride to Urdax on stage 11 of La Vuelta 19.

Just a few kilometres away from his home, the Basque rider featured in the 14-man breakaway that animated the day. He soloed away from his companions in the last 25 kilometres and a massive effort saw him hold on to a 6” lead on the line.

Tour of Spain 2019 Stage 11: Winner Mikel ITURRIA SEGUROLA Saint Palais to Urdax-Dantxarinea (180 km).
Tour of Spain 2019 Stage 11: Winner Mikel ITURRIA SEGUROLA (ESP)

Saint Palais – Urdax-Dantxarinea (180 km).
Photo: Luis Angel Gomez ©PHOTOGOMEZSPORT2019

The result didn’t affect the top of the GC with Primož Roglič (Team Jumbo-Visma) arriving safely in the main bunch, 18’35” behind the winner, to retain La Roja on the eve of a tricky stage to Bilbao.

Vuelta Espana 2019 Stage 11, Traditional Dancers at the start

Photo: Luis Angel Gomez ©PHOTOGOMEZSPORT2019

Stage 11 Results and GC: