'Special for Norway': Leknessund breaks clear to win stage seven of Vuelta
The Norwegian Andreas Leknessund launched a successful solo attack on the final climb to the summit finish of Aramón Valdelinares to win stage seven of the Vuelta a España, ahead of his Uno-X Mobility teammate and compatriot Tobias Johannessen on a day when their country mourned the death of King Harald.
TL;DR
- Andreas Leknessund won stage seven of the Vuelta a España with a solo attack.
- Leknessund's teammate Tobias Johannessen finished second.
- The win was dedicated to Norway on the day they mourned the death of King Harald.
- Tadej Pogacar extended his lead in the general classification.
- A minute's silence was held for King Harald before the stage.