Leknessund: “It is a special day for Norway due to the death of our king”

The Norwegian Andreas Leknessund (One X) was excited about his solo triumph at the top of Valdelinaresa personal achievement, a team achievement, and a tribute to the deceased King of Norway Harald V.

“Of course it is a special day for Norway due to the death of our king. We have made today a day to remember. It is very important to win in the Vuelta. The king was very interested in sport and this victory is the best possible tribute,” he commented.

On a personal level, the victory at the top of Teruel marked the debut of Leknessund in a ‘big’ and a historic auction for the One Xa set that was already showcased this season in the Giro and Tour.

“It is difficult to describe what this means. I did not expect so much emotion; I am feeling many things. I fought with all my strength and this victory means a lot to me. It was a very special day,” he stressed.

The key to the Norwegian team’s success was placing two men in the day’s breakaway consisting of 5 riders.

“From the beginning, go with Wout van Aert It was hard, it was going very fast. Tobias Halland Johannessen He made it to the breakaway and that gave me confidence in our chances of winning. I think that Tobias He was the best climber in the group. We hoped one of us would break away on the final climb. He let me try it and gave me the victory. “I am very proud and grateful,” he said.

Luknessund He experienced the team’s triumphs in the ‘big ones’ of the season. “I was at the Giro when he won Fredrik Dversnesit was incredible. And then in the Tour de France with Soren Waerenskjoldand now in La Vuelta. This shows what a great team we are. I am very proud to be part of it. It was a special day for the team and also for Norway, obviously. “It’s a small detail in the overall context, but it makes the day even more special,” he concluded.