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.
