Pablo Lastras takes impressive solo victory in the Vuelta

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Pablo Lastras put in a brave attack to take an impressive solo victory on stage three of the Vuelta a Espana to move into the race lead. The Movistar rider worked hard as part of the day’s five-man break before attacking over the summit of the final climb. Bradley Wiggins finished strongly as part of an elite chase group as the peloton split on the final climb.

Steven de Jongh, Team Sky Sports Director:

 

“It was good to see Brad up there. That was the main job today and yesterday and now we are looking forward to tomorrow which will be a day for the GC. All the boys are looking towards that stage and there is a really good atmosphere within the team.

 

“The team did a terrific job did all day. Thomas [Lofkvist], Froomey - all the guys actually - were giving a hand today fetching bottles. They did a lot of work throughout the day.

 

“It is a hard day coming up tomorrow. For GC those guys in the break are not that significant so all the big teams have said we don’t have to bring them back if it’s a reasonable gap. It was about coming home safe and it was the same for us too.

 

“It was really selective. It was a tough climb, especially after 140km it’s very hard. It was hot again today it went up to 38 degrees. It dropped down a bit to about 34 but it’s very hot! You have to drink a lot and it will be the same again tomorrow.”