Urko Berrade Clinches Vuelta Stage 18 with Late Breakaway

Ben O'Connor retains overall lead as competition intensifies in final stages of the race.

Berrade's victory marks the third stage win for team Kern Pharma this Vuelta.
The Spanish rider's triumph came in the Basque hills, close to his hometown of Pamplona.
O'Connor maintains a narrow five-second lead over Primoz Roglic in the general classification.
Mauro Schmid and Pau Miquel Delgado finished second and third respectively in Stage 18.
Mikel Landa dropped to 10th place, significantly impacting his race ambitions.