Van Poppel, Trek Factory, win the 12th stage of the Vuelta

USPA NEWS - A puncture 10 kilometers from the finish did not stop Danny Van Poppel (Trek Factory) win his first victory in a Grand Tour. Was in the 12th stage, Escaldes-Lleida, with neutralization 500 meters to go and sprint finish.

The baby of the family Van Poppel beat in a messy sprint to the South African Daryl Impey (Orica-GreenEdge) and Belgian Tosh Van der Sande (Lotto-Soudal), making good the great work of his peers for much of the 173 km of I traveled. The day after Andorra began to drop Chris Froome (Team Sky). The tests conducted in Britain confirmed a broken foot that prevented from continuing the winner of the last Tour de France. Without the number 1 in the race, 174 runners headed to Lleida last 1pm.

Soon, about 7 kilometer stage began a good break of the day, giving way to five members: Alexis Gougeard (Ag2r-La Mondiale), Bert-Jan Lindeman (LottoNL-Jumbo), Jaco Venter (MTN-QHUBEKA ), Maxime Bouet (Etixx-Quick Step) and Miguel Angel Rubiano (Team Colombia). The difference in the Coll de Bóixols, only difficulty of the day, reached 4'40 "and its top, right in the middle of fall, stood at 5'50".

The entry of Giant-Alpecin and Trek Factory Racing reduced their income just before the day Ecuador. John Degenkolb equipment and Danny Van Poppel wanted to be within walking distance to the five arrival the decisive phase of the stage. However, it ends up being harder than expected. The last units of the leak would be hunted with the finish line in sight. Friday, expect a similar day on Thursday, as both mileage traveled, while the Alto del Moncayo at the back could give the brave wings seeking the stage win. A new duel between break and sprinters.