Eddie Dunbar returned to the mountain and claimed another breakaway victory, showing that his climbing form remains intact. The Irishman from Team Jayco-AlUla was the strongest on the stage that finished at Peñas Blancas.
The only attacks among the favorites only emerged when there were approximately 100 kilometers to the finish, a fact that highlights how the race was controlled until that point. The strategy of waiting for the hardest part of the stage ultimately benefited the breakaway riders.
At the finish, Dunbar beat Santiago Buitrago in the final sprint, confirming his superiority in the leading group. The Colombian from Bahrain Victorious ended up being the main defeated of the day among the favorites.
As for Enric Mas, the Spaniard managed to defend himself from the attacks and maintained his position in the general classification, without losing significant ground to his direct rivals.
