{"id":2112716,"date":"2026-08-26T12:03:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2112716"},"modified":"2026-08-26T12:03:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:03:49","slug":"there-was-never-a-sign-that-he-was-struggling-primoz-roglic-dispels-doubts-as-he-moves-up-to-second-overall-at-vuelta-a-espana-on-first-mountain-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2112716","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;There was never a sign that he was struggling&#8217; \u2013 Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d dispels doubts as he moves up to second overall at Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a on first mountain test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8kchXacdwvwXDcMiu9KiFF-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vETsTHza7k737YsxL2SqkR-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vETsTHza7k737YsxL2SqkR-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: Domination on stage 4 of the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a with a long-range solo move in Andorra\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fPBGWWpa7PqUSQ3jHujEKV-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fPBGWWpa7PqUSQ3jHujEKV-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a GC standings &#8211; 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after 104km of brutal up-and-down racing on stage 4, featuring three first-category climbs in Andorra, Rogli\u010d dispelled much of the doubts surrounding his shape, finishing well down on Poga\u010dar, yes, but proving he is more than ready for the podium battle.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-173a7520-a143-11f1-96b6-fb326d71bdea-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A doubt to even make the start, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe tempered their expectations for Rogli\u010d before the start, with GC ambitions not supposed to be his focus. However, after the first major shake-up of the overall standings, he finds himself in second, 3:21 down on Poga\u010dar and among the 10 riders who look set to battle out second and third.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I repeat myself, a couple of weeks ago I couldn&#8217;t ride the bike. I&#8217;m happy, no? I&#8217;m there and just happy,&#8221; said Rogli\u010d with a smile at the finish, having been knocked off his bike by a driver in training on July 31.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I always say I&#8217;m here for the wins. That was today my win, so hopefully I can also get some results, but at the moment, I&#8217;m happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YvLurAtwGrsupwv3CVbzQM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YvLurAtwGrsupwv3CVbzQM-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Just putting my socks on these last three weeks was the hardest&#8217; &#8211; Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d reveals scale of post-crash injuries and challenge to reach Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a startline<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BA34nJiPUVCN2EN7yKmEC7-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BA34nJiPUVCN2EN7yKmEC7-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d expected to race the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a but with no GC ambitions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7QNseYssTw8Ngw2XrSepyk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7QNseYssTw8Ngw2XrSepyk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;There\u2019s not much you can do&#8217; \u2013 Sepp Kuss misses his plan to be with Poga\u010dar but puts himself in podium contention on first Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a mountain test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">His most impressive moment came on the Coll d&#8217;Ordino after Oscar Onley and Felix Gall attacked away from the remaining GC group, when the former winner scorched across the gap in no time and looked somewhat like the Rogli\u010d of old.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the end, several regroupings and attacks in the first chase group behind Poga\u010dar would see them battle for second place in a sprint, with young Belgian Jarno Widar taking second and Rogli\u010d coming home in seventh, but he was never really off the pace of his rivals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-5tfeGq2uHHniG6kqXHDc96\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-5tfeGq2uHHniG6kqXHDc96 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;To be honest, there was never a sign that he was struggling or that he had a hard moment. After every climb, we were, &#8216;Another one done, another one done with good signs&#8217;,&#8221; said Red Bull sports director Sven Vanthourenhout.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Also, the moment when he bridged over to Gall and Onley was quite impressive, quite strong. So yeah, we were actually never in trouble today.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Of course, it will give him a boost because before today, we didn\u2019t know where he was before the Vuelta, and also he didn\u2019t know. And like I already said, we stay careful, we stay careful.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pXNHT4fLqKkNr4mJF9wXkY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pXNHT4fLqKkNr4mJF9wXkY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a tiny margin but a win is a win&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar celebrates fourth stage win of career and first-ever lead in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLYbQXUaN585xQmKbegacC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLYbQXUaN585xQmKbegacC-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Tadej has made a big statement&#8217; &#8211; UAE Team Emirates-XRG cautiously delighted with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s knock-out Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage win<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I&#8217;m not thinking about who is the best&#8217; &#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a dominator Tadej Poga\u010dar sidesteps debate over place in cycling history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;All the signs today were good. We are in a really good situation and a situation that we didn\u2019t expect, to be honest, after the stage. We knew this was the first stage where everyone put all the cards on the table, and we are happy like it is now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Passing the first of many mountain tests of this Vuelta, which packs a brutal 58,000m of elevation gain into its three weeks of racing, Vanthourenhout knows well that Rogli\u010d is far from completing what would be a miraculous comeback to form.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He gives credit to the post-crash bounceback to Rogli\u010d&#8217;s experience, as a rider who has long suffered setbacks before, during and after many of his major Grand Tour goals over the years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think the only positive thing was actually that it happened with a rider that has a lot of experience,&#8221; said the Belgian.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In his previous years he also had to handle crashes and bad moments and so on, so for sure that helped him towards this Vuelta to not get in panic or so on, so that helped him. But of course, yeah, he preferred to have another preparation towards this Vuelta.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All told at the end of stage 4, would Vanthourenhout have signed for such a result, Rogli\u010d on pace with those chasing the podium and sitting second overall?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Yes, I can confirm that,&#8221; he said. &#8220;That\u2019s also what we said in the car when we entered the last descent, actually, that we always should sign for this situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We are only four days now in the Vuelta, but we know where he comes from, so we are careful with that. But of course it seems he\u2019s one of these athletes, one of these riders that recover faster than someone else. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Tadej has made a big statement&#8217; &#8211; UAE Team Emirates-XRG cautiously delighted with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s knock-out Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m not thinking about who is the best&#8217; &#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a dominator Tadej Poga\u010dar sidesteps debate over place in cycling history<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xbGKHtEC95AhWJ9jvVGWZ7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Emerging Talents<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lorenzo Finn crowned winner of the 2026 Tour de l&#8217;Avenir, underlining future star status<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yPRCSBcxiu3m8799VbmRf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yPRCSBcxiu3m8799VbmRf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yPRCSBcxiu3m8799VbmRf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yPRCSBcxiu3m8799VbmRf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yPRCSBcxiu3m8799VbmRf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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However, after the first major shake-up of the overall standings, he finds himself in second, 3:21 down on Poga\u010dar and among the 10 riders who look set to battle out second and third.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I repeat myself, a couple of weeks ago I couldn&#8217;t ride the bike. I&#8217;m happy, no? I&#8217;m there and just happy,&#8221; said Rogli\u010d with a smile at the finish, having been knocked off his bike by a driver in training on July 31.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I always say I&#8217;m here for the wins. That was today my win, so hopefully I can also get some results, but at the moment, I&#8217;m happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YvLurAtwGrsupwv3CVbzQM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YvLurAtwGrsupwv3CVbzQM-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Just putting my socks on these last three weeks was the hardest&#8217; &#8211; Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d reveals scale of post-crash injuries and challenge to reach Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a startline<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BA34nJiPUVCN2EN7yKmEC7-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BA34nJiPUVCN2EN7yKmEC7-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d expected to race the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a but with no GC ambitions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7QNseYssTw8Ngw2XrSepyk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7QNseYssTw8Ngw2XrSepyk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;There\u2019s not much you can do&#8217; \u2013 Sepp Kuss misses his plan to be with Poga\u010dar but puts himself in podium contention on first Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a mountain test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">His most impressive moment came on the Coll d&#8217;Ordino after Oscar Onley and Felix Gall attacked away from the remaining GC group, when the former winner scorched across the gap in no time and looked somewhat like the Rogli\u010d of old.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the end, several regroupings and attacks in the first chase group behind Poga\u010dar would see them battle for second place in a sprint, with young Belgian Jarno Widar taking second and Rogli\u010d coming home in seventh, but he was never really off the pace of his rivals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-5tfeGq2uHHniG6kqXHDc96\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-5tfeGq2uHHniG6kqXHDc96 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;To be honest, there was never a sign that he was struggling or that he had a hard moment. After every climb, we were, &#8216;Another one done, another one done with good signs&#8217;,&#8221; said Red Bull sports director Sven Vanthourenhout.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Also, the moment when he bridged over to Gall and Onley was quite impressive, quite strong. So yeah, we were actually never in trouble today.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Of course, it will give him a boost because before today, we didn\u2019t know where he was before the Vuelta, and also he didn\u2019t know. And like I already said, we stay careful, we stay careful.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pXNHT4fLqKkNr4mJF9wXkY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pXNHT4fLqKkNr4mJF9wXkY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a tiny margin but a win is a win&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar celebrates fourth stage win of career and first-ever lead in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLYbQXUaN585xQmKbegacC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLYbQXUaN585xQmKbegacC-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Tadej has made a big statement&#8217; &#8211; UAE Team Emirates-XRG cautiously delighted with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s knock-out Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage win<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I&#8217;m not thinking about who is the best&#8217; &#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a dominator Tadej Poga\u010dar sidesteps debate over place in cycling history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;All the signs today were good. We are in a really good situation and a situation that we didn\u2019t expect, to be honest, after the stage. We knew this was the first stage where everyone put all the cards on the table, and we are happy like it is now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Passing the first of many mountain tests of this Vuelta, which packs a brutal 58,000m of elevation gain into its three weeks of racing, Vanthourenhout knows well that Rogli\u010d is far from completing what would be a miraculous comeback to form.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He gives credit to the post-crash bounceback to Rogli\u010d&#8217;s experience, as a rider who has long suffered setbacks before, during and after many of his major Grand Tour goals over the years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think the only positive thing was actually that it happened with a rider that has a lot of experience,&#8221; said the Belgian.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In his previous years he also had to handle crashes and bad moments and so on, so for sure that helped him towards this Vuelta to not get in panic or so on, so that helped him. But of course, yeah, he preferred to have another preparation towards this Vuelta.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All told at the end of stage 4, would Vanthourenhout have signed for such a result, Rogli\u010d on pace with those chasing the podium and sitting second overall?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Yes, I can confirm that,&#8221; he said. &#8220;That\u2019s also what we said in the car when we entered the last descent, actually, that we always should sign for this situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We are only four days now in the Vuelta, but we know where he comes from, so we are careful with that. But of course it seems he\u2019s one of these athletes, one of these riders that recover faster than someone else. 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Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. 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However, after the first major shake-up of the overall standings, he finds himself in second, 3:21 down on Poga\u010dar and among the 10 riders who look set to battle out second and third.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I repeat myself, a couple of weeks ago I couldn&#8217;t ride the bike. I&#8217;m happy, no? I&#8217;m there and just happy,&#8221; said Rogli\u010d with a smile at the finish, having been knocked off his bike by a driver in training on July 31.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I always say I&#8217;m here for the wins. That was today my win, so hopefully I can also get some results, but at the moment, I&#8217;m happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YvLurAtwGrsupwv3CVbzQM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YvLurAtwGrsupwv3CVbzQM-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Just putting my socks on these last three weeks was the hardest&#8217; &#8211; Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d reveals scale of post-crash injuries and challenge to reach Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a startline<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BA34nJiPUVCN2EN7yKmEC7-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BA34nJiPUVCN2EN7yKmEC7-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d expected to race the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a but with no GC ambitions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7QNseYssTw8Ngw2XrSepyk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7QNseYssTw8Ngw2XrSepyk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;There\u2019s not much you can do&#8217; \u2013 Sepp Kuss misses his plan to be with Poga\u010dar but puts himself in podium contention on first Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a mountain test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">His most impressive moment came on the Coll d&#8217;Ordino after Oscar Onley and Felix Gall attacked away from the remaining GC group, when the former winner scorched across the gap in no time and looked somewhat like the Rogli\u010d of old.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the end, several regroupings and attacks in the first chase group behind Poga\u010dar would see them battle for second place in a sprint, with young Belgian Jarno Widar taking second and Rogli\u010d coming home in seventh, but he was never really off the pace of his rivals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-5tfeGq2uHHniG6kqXHDc96\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-5tfeGq2uHHniG6kqXHDc96 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;To be honest, there was never a sign that he was struggling or that he had a hard moment. After every climb, we were, &#8216;Another one done, another one done with good signs&#8217;,&#8221; said Red Bull sports director Sven Vanthourenhout.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Also, the moment when he bridged over to Gall and Onley was quite impressive, quite strong. So yeah, we were actually never in trouble today.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Of course, it will give him a boost because before today, we didn\u2019t know where he was before the Vuelta, and also he didn\u2019t know. And like I already said, we stay careful, we stay careful.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pXNHT4fLqKkNr4mJF9wXkY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pXNHT4fLqKkNr4mJF9wXkY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a tiny margin but a win is a win&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar celebrates fourth stage win of career and first-ever lead in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLYbQXUaN585xQmKbegacC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JLYbQXUaN585xQmKbegacC-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Tadej has made a big statement&#8217; &#8211; UAE Team Emirates-XRG cautiously delighted with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s knock-out Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage win<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mTCv9V3z6mz9pLLTqshU2V-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I&#8217;m not thinking about who is the best&#8217; &#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a dominator Tadej Poga\u010dar sidesteps debate over place in cycling history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;All the signs today were good. We are in a really good situation and a situation that we didn\u2019t expect, to be honest, after the stage. We knew this was the first stage where everyone put all the cards on the table, and we are happy like it is now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Passing the first of many mountain tests of this Vuelta, which packs a brutal 58,000m of elevation gain into its three weeks of racing, Vanthourenhout knows well that Rogli\u010d is far from completing what would be a miraculous comeback to form.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He gives credit to the post-crash bounceback to Rogli\u010d&#8217;s experience, as a rider who has long suffered setbacks before, during and after many of his major Grand Tour goals over the years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think the only positive thing was actually that it happened with a rider that has a lot of experience,&#8221; said the Belgian.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In his previous years he also had to handle crashes and bad moments and so on, so for sure that helped him towards this Vuelta to not get in panic or so on, so that helped him. But of course, yeah, he preferred to have another preparation towards this Vuelta.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All told at the end of stage 4, would Vanthourenhout have signed for such a result, Rogli\u010d on pace with those chasing the podium and sitting second overall?<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Yes, I can confirm that,&#8221; he said. &#8220;That\u2019s also what we said in the car when we entered the last descent, actually, that we always should sign for this situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We are only four days now in the Vuelta, but we know where he comes from, so we are careful with that. But of course it seems he\u2019s one of these athletes, one of these riders that recover faster than someone else. 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