'I wanted to show that I belonged here' – Oscar Onley wins debut race for Netcompany-Ineos at Vuelta a Burgos
Second British win in a row at Spanish stage race, as Onley wins stage two
In the second stage of the Vuelta a Burgos, Oscar Onley secured his first victory with Netcompany-Ineos. The 23-year-old sprinter overtook a pack of rivals at the Valle de Sol climb, while Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) and Enric Mas (Movistar) followed closely in second and third, respectively. This win has propelled Onley into the leader's jersey, edging out fellow British rider Bjorn Koerdt (Picnic PostNL) in the process.
Onley, who joined Ineos at the start of the year, mentioned that this victory was a long-awaited moment as he battled through a season marred by injuries and illness. A crash during the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in June forced him to miss the Tour de France. Onley's triumph marks his third career win, and he expressed appreciation for his team's support throughout the year, stating that it was a relief to prove he belonged at Ineos.
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