O'Connor faced a 1000CHF fine and a 20 point deduction for missing official ceremonies after stage 16 of the Vuelta, attributing some blame to race organization.
Despite the penalty, O'Connor remained light-hearted about the situation, noting he returned to the hotel at the same time as his teammates.
While he managed to keep the red jersey by a narrow margin, O'Connor expressed disappointment in not gaining more time against his competitors.
O'Connor acknowledged the strong riding of his competitors but still felt he performed well on the stage at Lagos de Covadonga.
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