Wellens Wins Tour of Britain; Vuelta Faces Extreme Heat, Pogacar Out

Tim Wellens has secured overall victory in the Tour of Britain, extending his lead on the final stage to finish 42 seconds ahead of British rider Lewis Askey. The Belgian rider had taken a decisive lead on stage four, and his strong performance throughout the race secured him the title.

Meanwhile, the Vuelta a España is grappling with extreme heat, leading to the shortening of stage 15 due to temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. This challenging weather comes as riders like Matthew Brennan expressed concerns about racing in such conditions. Adding to the significant news from the Vuelta, five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining injuries, including a fractured neck, in a crash during the race. Marco Brenner achieved his first Grand Tour stage win on stage 14.