Bauke Mollema wins Vuelta stage 17 after crosswinds split bunch

Bauke Mollema wins, Vuelta a Espana 2013, stage 17

Dutchman Bauke Mollema (Belkin) took an opportunistic win on stage 17 of the Vuelta a Espana after crosswinds wreaked havoc on the bunch after the second rest day.

The all-rounder, whose overall chances faded on stage eight's summit finish, made his lone bid for victory inside the final kilometre of the stage while the thinned out chasing bunch were caught playing games behind.

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Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.