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Tadej Pogacar battles back from scare on descentto win stage six of Vuelta a España
Slovenian leader recovers after misjudging corner
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Global — Agence France-Presse
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Slovenian leader recovers after misjudging corner
Read full story on The Guardian →
Global — Agence France-Presse
Slovenian leader recovers after misjudging corner
Britain’s Josh Tarling pulls out of event mid-stage
Tadej Pogacar outsprinted Enric Mas to claim victory in stage six of the Vuelta a España on Thursday, his third stage win of the race.
The Slovenian and Mas outshone their rivals on the gravel in the stage’s final climb, and Pogacar held off the Spaniard when arriving in Castellón de la Plana to extend his general classification lead. The five-time Tour de France winner Pogacar, the overwhelming favourite for the Vuelta, is aiming to complete a Grand Tour grand slam.
Britain’s Josh Tarling pulls out of event mid-stage
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Source: The Guardian · Agence France-Presse. Published 27 Aug 2026, 04:31 pm.
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