Michael Storer ascends to victory after thrilling breakaway battle on stage seven of the Vuelta a España 2021

The Australian dropped his rivals just 3km from the finish on the brutal gradients of the final climb

Michael Storer wins stage seven of the Vuelta a España
Michael Storer wins stage seven of the Vuelta a España
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Michael Storer claimed easily the biggest win of his career on stage seven of the Vuelta a España 2021, climbing to an impressive win on the brutal gradients of Balcón de Alicantes. 

The Aussie rider formed part of a large 30-rider breakaway that went clear in the opening half of the stage, eventually finding himself in a battle with Pavel Sivakov (Ineos Grenadiers) and Carlos Verona (Movistar) on the final climb.

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Alex Ballinger