Overview
- 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.