Vuelta a Espana: Lack of self-confidence costs Bouet stage victory

Maxime Bouet after his second place finish

Maxime Bouet after his second place finish (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

Stage 12 of the 2015 Vuelta a Espana was one of agony for Maxime Bouet as he was caught within the final 200 metres after a long day in the breakaway to see his dreams of a breakthrough grand tour stage disappear. Stage 12 of the 2016 Vuelta a Espana was another day of despair for the Etixx-QuickStep rider who recorded his best result yet in a three week race.

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