No changes in the general classification of the Spanish race.
After three hard days, with plenty of climbing, the Vuelta a Burgos finally smiled to the fast men. The route from Palazuelos de Muño to Briviesca had its fair share of hills, but as they came in the first 120 kilometers, it made it easier for the fast men’s teams to control the race and protect their leaders.
For that reason, the escapees had no chance Friday, when they were overhauled by the field with just seven kilometers remaining. After being brought in the upper part of the peloton by his Soudal Quick-Step teammates, Alberto Dainese did his best again in the sprint, but concluded outside the top ten in this 178km stage.
Only one day remains now at the Vuelta a Burgos, and it will be the most important one of the whole race, especially as the gaps separating the general classification men are still tight. Lagunas de Neila - where Mikel Landa took the first pro win of his career 15 years ago - awaits with its steep gradients, and it’s there that the winner of this 48th edition will emerge.
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