Brenner takes over in La Pandera, and Mas takes first place
Marco Brenner won the 14th stage of the Lap after a long getaway, imposing himself on the finish line at La Pandera. Enric Mas, for his part, has taken a giant step in the overall ranking, increasing his lead over Primoz Roglic.
Marco Brenner, just past the finish line.
The 14th stage of the Return to Spain 2026, with a journey of 154.4 kilometers between Jaén and La Pandera, has left great differences both in the fight for the stage victory and in the overall ranking. Marco Brenner (Tudor) has been the fastest in the hard final h and has taken 4 hours, 15 seminars and 8 seconds to complete the tour.
After the first 20 kilometers, Kevin Vermaerkehas attacked along with several cyclists, and 44 cyclists, including João Almeida, Santiago Buitrago and Pablo Castrillo , have joined the escape.
The escape has overtaken the ports of Los Villares and Locubin, in which Vermaerkhas attacked again, but Georg Steinhauserhas overrun him. The German has moved forward alone for a moment, and Guillaume Martin-Guyonnetand Mario Apariciohave joined forces to fight the victory.
In the last few miles, the fight has intensified. Mario Apariciohas attacked for 5.3 kilometers, and Buitragohas also attacked. The overall favorites have accelerated the pace. Richard Carapazhas attacked, and Felix Gall o has come out strong, while Ivan Sosa, Marco Brenner and Cristian Rodriguez have tried to reach Buitrago.
Brennerdrew strength in the final sprint and won the victory. Gall and Enric Mas reached the finish line 4 minutes and 12 seconds from the winner, while Roglic arrived 25 secondslater , while Richard Carapaztookmore than Mas and Roglic 31 seconds to reach the finish and was one of the main injured in the overall ranking .
Enric Mas, for his part, strengthens his leadership by increasing hislead over\u00A0 Roglic .