Ruta del Sol: Maxim Van Gils takes overall victory in time trial at disrupted stage race

Maxim Van Gils (Lotto Dstny)
Maxim Van Gils (Lotto Dstny) (Image credit: Getty Images)

Maxim Van Gils (Lotto Dstny) was a surprise winner of the 4.9 km time trial stage at the disrupted Ruta del Sol Vuelta Ciclista Andalucía, stopping the clock in a time of 8:17.

The Spanish race should have been a five-day event, with hilly racing in the hills of southern Spain. However, the farmer protests have blocked roads and disrupted traffic in Spain and across Europe, derailing this year’s race.

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