UAE Team Emirates’ Juan Ayuso makes big strides with podium at Romandie

Ayuso-web-1682686212425 — Young Spanish talent Juan Ayuso continued to show promising signs on his return from injury with second place on Stage 2. Image Credit: Supplied

Abu Dhabi: Young Spanish talent Juan Ayuso continued to show promising signs on his return from injury with an impressive second place on stage 2 of Tour de Romandie from Morteau to La Chaux-de-Fonds (162.7km).

British rider Ethan Hayter (Ineos-Grenadiers) took the win and moves into the race lead.

Ayuso now sits fourth overall at just 11 seconds behind Hayter ahead of the individual time-trial tomorrow Chatel Saint Denis (18.7km).

Climbing talents

UAE Team Emirates takes the lead in the teams classification with Adam Yates at +24’’ with summit finish on stage 4 earmarked for his climbing talents.

Ayuso: “I did my best and I tried to get the win but I couldn’t claw Hayter back in the sprint. The team was strong and when we give our all we have to be happy. I felt good but I can feel my form is not quite there still, I suffered a lot on the climbs but I’m not worried as I know that will come with time. I think the strongest rider won today so congrats to Ethan.”