Lost & Shaken: Ben O'Connor's Vuelta a España 2024 Worries Grow In Stage 16

Ben O'Connor's defense of his Vuelta a España 2024 lead took a strange turn after a chaotic Stage 16 to Lagos de Covadonga. Not only did he lose 58 seconds to his rivals during the race, he also got lost after the finish, leading to nearly a one-hour delay before reaching the podium.

O'Connor admitted doubts about his ability to maintain his slim five-second lead over Primoz Roglic.

We break down the rain-soaked stage, O'Connor's post-race misadventure and what lies ahead for the Australian as he battles to keep the red leader's jersey. #Vuelta



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[hernanhernandez]

From 100+ degrees to cold, foggy, rainy. This Vuelta is delivering excitement even in the weather conditions.

[mechpatt]

Ben has shown courage and determination, all is forgiven from the Netflix drama from last year!

[davidbentley]

He’s shown massive kahounas. He’s not the level of Roglic or Mas but man he’s giving it a go.

[kukuriplays]

inuunti unti na siyan kinakain ni roglic...mukhang tsamba lang panalo ni connors, hindi makasabay sa ahon😢

[jeffgunn]

Doesn't UAE have 3 stage wins? McNulty, Yates and Solar?

[edymarkonthego]

My perspective was right. Ben is prone of getting dropped. His previous races speaks itself. Anyway, every human being has own limits.

[davidbentley]

Aussie Aussie Aussie. Red Green Polkadot