'Special for Norway': Leknessund breaks clear to win stage seven of Vuelta

The Norwegian Andreas Leknessund launched a successful solo attack on the final climb to the summit finish of Aramón Valdelinares to win stage seven of the Vuelta a España, ahead of his Uno-X Mobility teammate and compatriot Tobias Johannessen on a day when their country mourned the death of King Harald.

'Special for Norway': Leknessund breaks clear to win stage seven of Vuelta

TL;DR

  • Andreas Leknessund won stage seven of the Vuelta a España with a solo attack.
  • Leknessund's teammate Tobias Johannessen finished second.
  • The win was dedicated to Norway on the day they mourned the death of King Harald.
  • Tadej Pogacar extended his lead in the general classification.
  • A minute's silence was held for King Harald before the stage.