Juan Ayuso complies with directions received from the vehicle, but expresses displeasure, as he prefers something different, prior to his departure from UAE team at Vuelta a España.

In a thrilling turn of events at the Vuelta a Espana, Juan Ayuso, the talented cyclist who is bidding farewell to UAE Team Emirates-XRG, claimed a stunning victory in stage 12. Ayuso's family, who were on holiday in Cantabria, had the privilege of witnessing this historic moment.

Ayuso's triumph came amidst the announcement of his departure from UAE Team Emirates-XRG and the early termination of his planned 2028 contract. The 21-year-old Peruvian rider, who has previous experience racing in the region of Cantabria having competed in the Vuelta a Besaya junior race in 2019, was led out into a searing attack by Marc Soler during the stage.

However, the victory did not come without controversy. Javier Romo, a cyclist from Movistar, bridged across to Ayuso's wheel during the final stages. In the final run to the line, Ayuso let Romo lead out the sprint before charging past him to secure the win. Romo was left frustrated at the finish, feeling Ayuso did not cooperate fully.

After the stage, Ayuso confirmed he was told to hold back from pulling, a decision that may have been strategic given his next key objective: the World Championships. Ayuso plans to help his teammate João Almeida in the fight against Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike during the remaining stages of the Vuelta a Espana.

Ayuso's performance was not intended as a message to anyone, he stated. Instead, he considers stage 13 a significant win for him due to his past experiences in the region. Ayuso believes stage 14 will be crucial for Almeida's overall performance, and he could play a significant role in helping his teammate during this stage.

Looking beyond the Vuelta a Espana, Ayuso will represent the team UAE Team Emirates in the 2023 season. His eyes are already set on the World Championships, where he hopes to continue his winning streak and make his mark on the global cycling stage.

Juan Ayuso complies with directions received from the vehicle, but expresses displeasure, as he prefers something different, prior to his departure from UAE team at Vuelta a España.