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Pogacar wins Vuelta stage six, extends lead to 3:34

8/28/2026

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Pogacar Extends Lead

Tadej Pogacar outsprinted Enric Mas to win stage six of the Vuelta a España.
The victory marked his third stage win in six days and extended his overall lead to 3 min 34 sec.
During the final descent Pogacar veered off the road after misjudging a corner but remained upright.
Alberto Contador said Pogacar is virtually certain to win the Vuelta unless he crashes or falls ill.

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Pogacar Skids

Enric Mas warned Tadej Pogacar about the treacherous final descent before the stage climax.
Tadej Pogacar lost control on a left-hand bend and skidded onto grass, remaining upright.
Primož Roglic and Felix Gall led the chase behind the two leaders, limiting Tadej Pogacar’s recovery.
The incident highlighted the descent’s difficulty, prompting discussions about rider safety on steep Vuelta stages.

History

Historical Context

In the 2003 Tour de France, a series of high-profile crashes—most notably Joseba Beloki’s femur break on an Alpine descent—exposed the peril of mountain sections. The Union Cycliste Internationale oversaw a start list of 22 teams of nine riders, and the incidents sparked ongoing safety debates among riders, teams and race organizers.

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Pogacar Extends Lead

Tadej Pogacar outsprinted Enric Mas to win stage six of the Vuelta a España.
The victory marked his third stage win in six days and extended his overall lead to 3 min 34 sec.
During the final descent Pogacar veered off the road after misjudging a corner but remained upright.
Alberto Contador said Pogacar is virtually certain to win the Vuelta unless he crashes or falls ill.

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