Pidcock's daring sprint secures final Vuelta a Andalucía stage victory
The fifth and final stage of the Vuelta a Andalucía saw a thrilling finish on the slopes of Alto de la Primera Cruz. Tom Pidcock made a bold move just one kilometre from the summit, leaving his rivals behind. Meanwhile, 21-year-old Jan Christen from Aargau claimed second place in the stage, narrowly missing victory.
The race unfolded with high intensity as riders tackled the demanding ascent. Pidcock's late attack proved unstoppable, securing him the stage win. Christen, racing for UAE Team Emirates, crossed the finish line ten seconds later, earning him the runner-up spot.
In the general classification, Iván Romeo took the overall victory with a 44-second lead. Christen finished fourth overall, outperforming several top names. The final standings also featured Wout van Aert in third, Tadej Pogačar in fourth, and João Almeida rounding out the top five.
Other notable riders included Remco Evenepoel in sixth, Primož Roglič in seventh, and Matteo Jorgenson in eighth. Lenny Martinez and Felix Gall completed the top ten, highlighting the race's competitive depth.
The 2026 Vuelta a Andalucía concluded after five challenging stages. Christen's performance marked him as one of the standout young talents in the peloton. His second-place finish in the final stage and fourth overall underscored his potential for future success.
