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Carthy poised for future GC success after Vuelta podium

Peston-born climber Hugh Carthy has cemented his place among the pantheon of Grand Tour contenders with a magnificent podium place at the Vuelta a Espana, further proving there is a strong upcoming generation of three-week racers from the UK.

Just weeks after British cycling fans celebrated the Giro d’Italia victory of Tao Geoghegan Hart, 26-year-old Carthy has emerged as the next stage race sensation from the British scene with a relentlessly attacking performance. He eventually finished 1.15 off the winner Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma), in third

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