{"id":2118867,"date":"2026-08-29T18:22:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T15:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2118867"},"modified":"2026-08-29T18:22:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T15:22:51","slug":"its-a-sad-way-to-end-it-exit-of-tadej-pogacar-sparks-wave-of-sympathy-and-regret-in-the-vuelta-a-espana-peloton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2118867","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;It&#8217;s a sad way to end it&#8217; &#8211; exit of Tadej Poga\u010dar sparks wave of sympathy and regret in the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a peloton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PqHdCxLqcsCG3j55wRKHd8-2000-80.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\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gb83HzBMqhypFmjmZNAvnQ-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                                    Tadej Poga\u010dar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3\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\/xugVTju2QKinpXhphFnyUe-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xugVTju2QKinpXhphFnyUe-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                                    &#8216;We don&#8217;t know if he was racing at 100%&#8217; 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regret that it had to end this way.<\/p>\n<p>The first show of solidarity that the peloton showed was the way they slowed down completely after news trickled through that Poga\u010dar had crashed, virtually suspending the racing of their own volition in order to give the Vuelta leader a chance to regain contact.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a5885bcc-a3d6-11f1-a4c2-b90ad652ca1e-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even 30 kilometres further on, though, once they had crossed the finish line, many riders were still trying to get a grip on what had happened. In the case of Poga\u010dar&#8217;s seven remaining teammates, understandably, they simply headed straight on for the team bus.<\/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\">Even for riders like stage winner Bryan Coquard (Cofidis), celebrating his first-ever Grand Tour sprint victory at 34 in what was the most unusual of circumstances, the Frenchman recognised that it was all tinged with a sense of sadness and regret.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s difficult to describe, I&#8217;m very happy because it&#8217;s my first Grand Tour win and I&#8217;ve been waiting for that for 13 years, but I&#8217;m very disappointed for Pogi&#8217; too,&#8221; Coquard said. &#8220;I will remember this day for my victory, but at the same time, I&#8217;m very sad for him, all my support to him and I hope he recovers.&#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\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s brutally unexpected exit from the Vuelta\u00a0a Espa\u00f1a is a massive reminder of cycling&#8217;s intrinsic unpredictability &#8211; Analysis<\/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\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-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\">\u2018Right now we have to be with Tadej the person&#8217; &#8211; UAE Team Emirates-XRG management prioritize Poga\u010dar&#8217;s recovery after Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader crashes out of race<\/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\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar suffers neck fracture and concussion in crash that ends his Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I know that tomorrow, though, all the news headlines will be about him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to Coquard, even though the road was straight and wide open when Poga\u010dar fell, the speed and the tension because the peloton was approaching the crucial climb of the day made it the kind of situation where accidents were waiting to happen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ggRgMzAkQwHRH3fppdFwTX\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ggRgMzAkQwHRH3fppdFwTX 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;Every time in cycling, now, we want to get in a good position, because it&#8217;s a big road, but it was very fast,&#8221; he recounted. &#8220;I was looking at the left when the crash happened, but as I&#8217;m small, I don&#8217;t see so much that&#8217;s going on in the peloton.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;But suddenly I saw a bike flying and after a few minutes we heard Poga\u010dar had stopped.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We were going not too fast afterwards, but then we heard he&#8217;d stopped the Vuelta and things started again.&#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            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\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-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\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a: Bryan Coquard edges out Mads Pedersen to win crash-marred stage 8 as Tadej Poga\u010dar abandons<\/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\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-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;We had no plan B&#8217; \u2013 With Jonas Vingegaard out of the Tour de France, how do shell-shocked Visma-Lease a Bike move on without their leader?<\/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\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-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 was a misunderstanding, but Remco was better&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar\u00a0suffers a rare defeat as he turns domestique at Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In the town there was a bunch of what do you call them, some bollards in the middle, and then the peloton going left right, everyone&#8217;s fighting for the bottom of the climb,&#8221; Larry Warbasse (Tudor) told reporters.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Then there was boom, a big crash on the left. I couldn&#8217;t see, but I heard the crash, we heard that Pogacar went down.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Everyone slowed down in the bunch, everyone was waiting to hear,\u00a0 and then you hear &#8211;\u00a0he&#8217;s not moving and then a minute or two later &#8211;\u00a0ok,\u00a0he&#8217;s out of the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">To call this a game changer for the Vuelta is the biggest of understatements, but as Warbasse said, &#8220;to be honest, everybody is a bit sad. There was a kind of heavy feeling in the bunch.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That&#8217;s kind of funny, because obviously the race is open now, but everybody felt bad because not how you want him to be out of the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s going to totally change the dynamic of the race, so it&#8217;s a bit too bad, I think everybody felt a bit sad for him, it&#8217;s a sad way to end it. Hopefully he can recover for the Worlds, but I have no idea.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a5885d0c-a3d6-11f1-829b-194a7c52089c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. You&#8217;ll get comprehensive race coverage of La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, subscriber-exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, he has also written for <em>The Independent<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>The Guardian<\/em>,\u00a0 <em>ProCycling<\/em>, <em>The Express<\/em> and <em>Reuters<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/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\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s brutally unexpected exit from the Vuelta\u00a0a Espa\u00f1a is a massive reminder of cycling&#8217;s intrinsic unpredictability &#8211; Analysis<\/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\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-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\">\u2018Right now we have to be with Tadej the person&#8217; &#8211; UAE Team Emirates-XRG management prioritize Poga\u010dar&#8217;s recovery after Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader crashes out of race<\/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\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar suffers neck fracture and concussion in crash that ends his Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/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\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a: Bryan Coquard edges out Mads Pedersen to win crash-marred stage 8 as Tadej Poga\u010dar abandons<\/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\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-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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regret that it had to end this way.<\/p>\n<p>The first show of solidarity that the peloton showed was the way they slowed down completely after news trickled through that Poga\u010dar had crashed, virtually suspending the racing of their own volition in order to give the Vuelta leader a chance to regain contact.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a5885bcc-a3d6-11f1-a4c2-b90ad652ca1e-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even 30 kilometres further on, though, once they had crossed the finish line, many riders were still trying to get a grip on what had happened. In the case of Poga\u010dar&#8217;s seven remaining teammates, understandably, they simply headed straight on for the team bus.<\/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\">Even for riders like stage winner Bryan Coquard (Cofidis), celebrating his first-ever Grand Tour sprint victory at 34 in what was the most unusual of circumstances, the Frenchman recognised that it was all tinged with a sense of sadness and regret.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s difficult to describe, I&#8217;m very happy because it&#8217;s my first Grand Tour win and I&#8217;ve been waiting for that for 13 years, but I&#8217;m very disappointed for Pogi&#8217; too,&#8221; Coquard said. &#8220;I will remember this day for my victory, but at the same time, I&#8217;m very sad for him, all my support to him and I hope he recovers.&#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\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s brutally unexpected exit from the Vuelta\u00a0a Espa\u00f1a is a massive reminder of cycling&#8217;s intrinsic unpredictability &#8211; Analysis<\/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\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-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\">\u2018Right now we have to be with Tadej the person&#8217; &#8211; UAE Team Emirates-XRG management prioritize Poga\u010dar&#8217;s recovery after Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader crashes out of race<\/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\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar suffers neck fracture and concussion in crash that ends his Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I know that tomorrow, though, all the news headlines will be about him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to Coquard, even though the road was straight and wide open when Poga\u010dar fell, the speed and the tension because the peloton was approaching the crucial climb of the day made it the kind of situation where accidents were waiting to happen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ggRgMzAkQwHRH3fppdFwTX\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ggRgMzAkQwHRH3fppdFwTX 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;Every time in cycling, now, we want to get in a good position, because it&#8217;s a big road, but it was very fast,&#8221; he recounted. &#8220;I was looking at the left when the crash happened, but as I&#8217;m small, I don&#8217;t see so much that&#8217;s going on in the peloton.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;But suddenly I saw a bike flying and after a few minutes we heard Poga\u010dar had stopped.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We were going not too fast afterwards, but then we heard he&#8217;d stopped the Vuelta and things started again.&#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            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\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-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\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a: Bryan Coquard edges out Mads Pedersen to win crash-marred stage 8 as Tadej Poga\u010dar abandons<\/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\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-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;We had no plan B&#8217; \u2013 With Jonas Vingegaard out of the Tour de France, how do shell-shocked Visma-Lease a Bike move on without their leader?<\/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\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-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 was a misunderstanding, but Remco was better&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar\u00a0suffers a rare defeat as he turns domestique at Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In the town there was a bunch of what do you call them, some bollards in the middle, and then the peloton going left right, everyone&#8217;s fighting for the bottom of the climb,&#8221; Larry Warbasse (Tudor) told reporters.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Then there was boom, a big crash on the left. I couldn&#8217;t see, but I heard the crash, we heard that Pogacar went down.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Everyone slowed down in the bunch, everyone was waiting to hear,\u00a0 and then you hear &#8211;\u00a0he&#8217;s not moving and then a minute or two later &#8211;\u00a0ok,\u00a0he&#8217;s out of the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">To call this a game changer for the Vuelta is the biggest of understatements, but as Warbasse said, &#8220;to be honest, everybody is a bit sad. There was a kind of heavy feeling in the bunch.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;That&#8217;s kind of funny, because obviously the race is open now, but everybody felt bad because not how you want him to be out of the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s going to totally change the dynamic of the race, so it&#8217;s a bit too bad, I think everybody felt a bit sad for him, it&#8217;s a sad way to end it. Hopefully he can recover for the Worlds, but I have no idea.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a5885d0c-a3d6-11f1-829b-194a7c52089c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. You&#8217;ll get comprehensive race coverage of La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, subscriber-exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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Analysis<\/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\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-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\">\u2018Right now we have to be with Tadej the person&#8217; &#8211; UAE Team Emirates-XRG management prioritize Poga\u010dar&#8217;s recovery after Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader crashes out of race<\/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\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar suffers neck fracture and concussion in crash that ends his Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/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\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a: Bryan Coquard edges out Mads Pedersen to win crash-marred stage 8 as Tadej Poga\u010dar abandons<\/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\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-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;We had no plan B&#8217; \u2013 With Jonas Vingegaard out of the Tour de France, how do shell-shocked Visma-Lease a Bike move on without their leader?<\/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\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eVSE6LWDoYCc2yxTskQHdR-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;There was a misunderstanding, but Remco was better&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar\u00a0suffers a rare defeat as he turns domestique at Tour de France<\/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\/E4RkU8rMnBW5TwXorbSCaj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4RkU8rMnBW5TwXorbSCaj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4RkU8rMnBW5TwXorbSCaj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4RkU8rMnBW5TwXorbSCaj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E4RkU8rMnBW5TwXorbSCaj-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\">Disappointment at SD Worx-Protime as Mischa Bredewold misses fourth consecutive victory at Classic Lorient Agglom\u00e9ration<\/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\/cLxnWfvqACbRiM7HpKnEsJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLxnWfvqACbRiM7HpKnEsJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLxnWfvqACbRiM7HpKnEsJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLxnWfvqACbRiM7HpKnEsJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLxnWfvqACbRiM7HpKnEsJ-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;A lot of people thought they were superheroes today&#8217; \u2013 Matthew Brennan laments risk-taking in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a peloton on a day marked by numerous crashes<\/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\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-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\">\u2018Right now we have to be with Tadej the person&#8217; &#8211; UAE Team Emirates-XRG management prioritize Poga\u010dar&#8217;s recovery after Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader crashes out of race<\/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\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-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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exit of Tadej Poga\u010dar sparks wave of sympathy and regret in the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a peloton<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nAlasdair Fotheringham <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-29T18:22:51Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n29 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Stage winner Bryan Coquard struggles with delight at victory but sadness for Slovenian&#8217;s plight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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In the case of Poga\u010dar&#8217;s seven remaining teammates, understandably, they simply headed straight on for the team bus.<\/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\">Even for riders like stage winner Bryan Coquard (Cofidis), celebrating his first-ever Grand Tour sprint victory at 34 in what was the most unusual of circumstances, the Frenchman recognised that it was all tinged with a sense of sadness and regret.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s difficult to describe, I&#8217;m very happy because it&#8217;s my first Grand Tour win and I&#8217;ve been waiting for that for 13 years, but I&#8217;m very disappointed for Pogi&#8217; too,&#8221; Coquard said. &#8220;I will remember this day for my victory, but at the same time, I&#8217;m very sad for him, all my support to him and I hope he recovers.&#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\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/prBAptdvbJ3B45dRr6k3QR-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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s brutally unexpected exit from the Vuelta\u00a0a Espa\u00f1a is a massive reminder of cycling&#8217;s intrinsic unpredictability &#8211; Analysis<\/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\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UKZMpRpti7HwnURtBmSRWd-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\">\u2018Right now we have to be with Tadej the person&#8217; &#8211; UAE Team Emirates-XRG management prioritize Poga\u010dar&#8217;s recovery after Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader crashes out of race<\/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\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-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\">Tadej Poga\u010dar suffers neck fracture and concussion in crash that ends his Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I know that tomorrow, though, all the news headlines will be about him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to Coquard, even though the road was straight and wide open when Poga\u010dar fell, the speed and the tension because the peloton was approaching the crucial climb of the day made it the kind of situation where accidents were waiting to happen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ggRgMzAkQwHRH3fppdFwTX\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ggRgMzAkQwHRH3fppdFwTX 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;Every time in cycling, now, we want to get in a good position, because it&#8217;s a big road, but it was very fast,&#8221; he recounted. &#8220;I was looking at the left when the crash happened, but as I&#8217;m small, I don&#8217;t see so much that&#8217;s going on in the peloton.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;But suddenly I saw a bike flying and after a few minutes we heard Poga\u010dar had stopped.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We were going not too fast afterwards, but then we heard he&#8217;d stopped the Vuelta and things started again.&#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            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\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/r5KEmG9Mw2xPBWCjLEGNcT-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\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a: Bryan Coquard edges out Mads Pedersen to win crash-marred stage 8 as Tadej Poga\u010dar abandons<\/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\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vQJEWk9qrgBVz3XxVDQgDM-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;We had no plan B&#8217; 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Larry Warbasse (Tudor) told reporters.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Then there was boom, a big crash on the left. I couldn&#8217;t see, but I heard the crash, we heard that Pogacar went down.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Everyone slowed down in the bunch, everyone was waiting to hear,\u00a0 and then you hear &#8211;\u00a0he&#8217;s not moving and then a minute or two later &#8211;\u00a0ok,\u00a0he&#8217;s out of the race.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">To call this a game changer for the Vuelta is the biggest of understatements, but as Warbasse said, &#8220;to be honest, everybody is a bit sad. 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