Narvaez goes close from breakaway

Jhonatan Narvaez put in a great effort on stage 14 of La Vuelta a Espana to be the last man standing from a six-rider breakaway.

The day was ridden at a high pace, with Narvaez active off the front from the off. Eventually, a six-man move, including the Ecuadorian, got a gap, but was never given more than 2'30" by the Visma - Lease-a-Bike controlled peloton.

On the main test of the day, the category one Puerto de Leitariegos, and Narvaez would little his group down. First to three, then two, before venally going solo in an attempt to stay clear of the peloton.

Despite some strong riding from Jhony, he was unable to do so, and was caught by the bunch shortly before the summit.

The day would be won by Karen Groves (Alpecin Deceuninck) in a reduced bunch sprint.

Stage four of Renewi Tour also took place today, with a a crash marring the final kilometre. All of the Grenadiers were able to safely cross the finish line, and the race concludes tomorrow on a tough day that includes the fearsome slops of the Muur.