The 141.5km 17th stage proves to be a historic day for Australian cycling, with three riders leading three different standings as Groves leading the charge in superb fashion.
Primož Roglič cuts the Australian rider's lead to just 5 seconds in a stage won by Marc Soler. Wout van Aert crashes out of the race.
Ben O'Connor loses more ground to three-time Vuelta winner Primož Roglič despite a 20-second penalty for sheltering behind a team car.
Canada's Isabella Holmgren and France's Luca Martin excel in U23 XCO events, showcasing resilience amidst fierce competition.
French riders dominate the Andorra course as Loris Vergier wins the men's downhill crown in a thrilling finish.
Australian Ben O’Connor maintains the overall lead despite Slovenian Primoz Roglic’s advance.
Frenchman Vincent Bouillard breaks the 20-hour barrier, while American Katie Schide achieves a rare double with their victories.
Nepali trail runner Rashila Tamang endures a tough day on her debut to finish 42nd in the 100K Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix race in France.
New champions are crowned in Junior XCO and the inaugural Under-23 XCC events on a busy third day with six finals at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.
Michael Woods soars to Vuelta stage 13 victory after the brutal summit finish at Puerto de Ancares, while Primoz Roglic opens significant gaps on his GC rivals.