{"id":2127222,"date":"2026-09-03T19:52:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2127222"},"modified":"2026-09-03T19:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:52:58","slug":"well-keep-on-fighting-vuelta-a-espana-an-uphill-battle-for-primoz-roglic-after-enric-mas-gains-time-on-calar-alto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2127222","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;We&#8217;ll keep on fighting&#8217; &#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a an uphill battle for Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d after Enric Mas gains time on Calar Alto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-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\/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-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                                    &#8216;We don&#8217;t know if he was racing at 100%&#8217; 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&#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a an uphill battle for Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d after Enric Mas gains time on Calar Alto<\/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=\"2026-09-03T19:52:58Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n3 September 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe leader cedes another 27 seconds to Spanish race leader<\/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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12 summit finish at Calar Alto, Rogli\u010d settled into his own pace, and rather than then regaining ground as he did solo on the Spaniard on stage 9 to Aitana, this time he seemed more in need of allies to limit the damage.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c1a57f72-a7cf-11f1-a565-d39a5ed72b6b-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Hard work by Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM), as much to distance other GC rivals like Oscar Onley (Netcompany Ineos) to try to regain ground on Mas, proved hugely beneficial. Close to the summit, the presence of teammate Luke Tuckwell, as well as the regrouping with some of Gall&#8217;s teammates, all helped keep Rogli\u010d from leaking too much time.<\/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\">By the summit, Mas&#8217; advantage of 40 seconds at one point had shrunk to just 27, which will give Rogli\u010d some encouragement for the days to come. However, his loss on the summit of Calar Alto was still more than double his 12 second loss at Aitana.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whatever Rogli\u010d achieves between here and Granada a week on Sunday, it must be remembered that he started the Vuelta still suffering from his major training accident. Merely being able to fight for the Vuelta GC is a massive achievement.<\/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\/x7B9AzCSozgsQPp2exybBj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x7B9AzCSozgsQPp2exybBj-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;Some guys were too fast&#8217;- Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d back in contention after difficult start to 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\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-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 are still careful in speaking this out&#8217; \u2013 Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d in position to strike and win fifth Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, say Red Bull, but pre-race crash keeps them realistic<\/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\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-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;He&#8217;s on a really high level&#8217; \u2013 Felix Gall fails to convert attack into time gain as he&#8217;s forced to concede to superior Enric Mas again at Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Given that so much has now become possible for Rogli\u010d, including a record-breaking fifth Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a win, there could well be some frustration that he is not quite hitting the high notes he needs.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Slovenian star&#8217;s grasp on the podium looks now like a virtual certainty, and with the gap now up to 1:45 on Mas, the top spot overall, if not out of reach, is growing increasingly distant.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xxnKT7ZcpWhDSoij8uHuTc\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xxnKT7ZcpWhDSoij8uHuTc 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;From now on, every time we lose, we&#8217;re not happy with that. Mas just showed that he&#8217;s again one of the strongest riders here in the bunch, so we also need to accept this,&#8221; Red Bull sports director Sven Vanthourenhout said at the summit in brief declarations to the media.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d is widely expected to pull back a lot of time on Mas in the flat 32km time trial on stage 18, but Vanhourenhout&#8217;s concern that an already uphill task was growing increasingly steep in nature.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;m not going say a clear number on that,&#8221; Vanthourenhout said when asked how much time he thought Rogli\u010d could lose before it became impossible to beat Mas. &#8220;But let&#8217;s say that from now on, every time we lose, it&#8217;s not the best.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Rogli\u010d&#8217;s next opportunity to outduel Mas will likely come on the Alto de la Pandera in Ja\u00e9n on Saturday, the same climb where he began his comeback against eventual winner Remco Evenepoel in the 2022 Vuelta, only to then crash out a few days later.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Then, as now, the ascent dubbed &#8216;The Angliru of the South&#8217; will likely be another pivotal moment in his battle for another overall victory.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. 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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<\/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\/x7B9AzCSozgsQPp2exybBj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x7B9AzCSozgsQPp2exybBj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x7B9AzCSozgsQPp2exybBj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x7B9AzCSozgsQPp2exybBj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x7B9AzCSozgsQPp2exybBj-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\">&#8216;Some guys were too fast&#8217;- Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d back in contention after difficult start to 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\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-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 are still careful in speaking this out&#8217; \u2013 Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d in position to strike and win fifth Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, say Red Bull, but pre-race crash keeps them realistic<\/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\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-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\">&#8216;He&#8217;s on a really high level&#8217; \u2013 Felix Gall fails to convert attack into time gain as he&#8217;s forced to concede to superior Enric Mas again at 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\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-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\">&#8216;He doesn&#8217;t always have these kinds of legs&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas boosts overall lead in 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\/NSQ4XgcbQX2dJtKJBs8MKb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NSQ4XgcbQX2dJtKJBs8MKb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NSQ4XgcbQX2dJtKJBs8MKb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NSQ4XgcbQX2dJtKJBs8MKb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NSQ4XgcbQX2dJtKJBs8MKb-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 GC standings \u2013 Enric Mas strengthens his grip on red as a young Slovenian star climbs up the top 10<\/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\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-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\">Tactically perfect and on the offensive like never before \u2013 Enric Mas drops all his rivals at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, but he must keep attacking \u2013 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>\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 Racing<\/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\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-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\">Tactically perfect and on the offensive like never before \u2013 Enric Mas drops all his rivals at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, but he must keep attacking \u2013 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\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-320-80.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\">&#8216;It was an attack in my style&#8217; &#8211; Richard Carapaz gambles on long-distance move on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a high mountain stage<\/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\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-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\">&#8216;We said that we are playing PlayStation&#8217; \u2013 Breaking Poga\u010dar&#8217;s record, Jakob Omrzel becomes Slovenia&#8217;s youngest Grand Tour stage winner at 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\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-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\">&#8216;He doesn&#8217;t always have these kinds of legs&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas boosts overall lead in 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\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-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\">&#8216;He&#8217;s on a really high level&#8217; \u2013 Felix Gall fails to convert attack into time gain as he&#8217;s forced to concede to superior Enric Mas again at 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 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-320-80.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\">&#8216;It was an attack in my style&#8217; &#8211; Richard Carapaz gambles on long-distance move on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a high mountain stage<\/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 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custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He&#8217;s on a really high level&#8217; \u2013 Felix Gall fails to convert attack into time gain as he&#8217;s forced to concede to superior Enric Mas again at 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\/XCZNv7K9WWTEjadSYmTe9i-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XCZNv7K9WWTEjadSYmTe9i-650-80.jpg.webp 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Close to the summit, the presence of teammate Luke Tuckwell, as well as the regrouping with some of Gall&#8217;s teammates, all helped keep Rogli\u010d from leaking too much time.<\/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\">By the summit, Mas&#8217; advantage of 40 seconds at one point had shrunk to just 27, which will give Rogli\u010d some encouragement for the days to come. However, his loss on the summit of Calar Alto was still more than double his 12 second loss at Aitana.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whatever Rogli\u010d achieves between here and Granada a week on Sunday, it must be remembered that he started the Vuelta still suffering from his major training accident. Merely being able to fight for the Vuelta GC is a massive achievement.<\/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\/x7B9AzCSozgsQPp2exybBj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x7B9AzCSozgsQPp2exybBj-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;Some guys were too fast&#8217;- Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d back in contention after difficult start to 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\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-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 are still careful in speaking this out&#8217; \u2013 Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d in position to strike and win fifth Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, say Red Bull, but pre-race crash keeps them realistic<\/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\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-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;He&#8217;s on a really high level&#8217; \u2013 Felix Gall fails to convert attack into time gain as he&#8217;s forced to concede to superior Enric Mas again at Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Given that so much has now become possible for Rogli\u010d, including a record-breaking fifth Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a win, there could well be some frustration that he is not quite hitting the high notes he needs.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Slovenian star&#8217;s grasp on the podium looks now like a virtual certainty, and with the gap now up to 1:45 on Mas, the top spot overall, if not out of reach, is growing increasingly distant.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xxnKT7ZcpWhDSoij8uHuTc\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xxnKT7ZcpWhDSoij8uHuTc 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;From now on, every time we lose, we&#8217;re not happy with that. 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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\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/J6ndsr3tPvRvRRc5zKigKg-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 are still careful in speaking this out&#8217; \u2013 Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d in position to strike and win fifth Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, say Red Bull, but pre-race crash keeps them realistic<\/span><\/div>\n<div 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-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\">&#8216;He&#8217;s on a really high level&#8217; \u2013 Felix Gall fails to convert attack into time gain as he&#8217;s forced to concede to superior Enric Mas again at 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\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-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\">&#8216;He doesn&#8217;t always have these kinds of legs&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas boosts overall lead in 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\/NSQ4XgcbQX2dJtKJBs8MKb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NSQ4XgcbQX2dJtKJBs8MKb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NSQ4XgcbQX2dJtKJBs8MKb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NSQ4XgcbQX2dJtKJBs8MKb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NSQ4XgcbQX2dJtKJBs8MKb-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 GC standings \u2013 Enric Mas strengthens his grip on red as a young Slovenian star climbs up the top 10<\/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\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-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\">Tactically perfect and on the offensive like never before \u2013 Enric Mas drops all his rivals at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, but he must keep attacking \u2013 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>\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 Racing<\/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\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhgziU9EbNnopvVrMDjxkk-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\">Tactically perfect and on the offensive like never before \u2013 Enric Mas drops all his rivals at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, but he must keep attacking \u2013 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\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-320-80.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\">&#8216;It was an attack in my style&#8217; &#8211; Richard Carapaz gambles on long-distance move on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a high mountain stage<\/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\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-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\">&#8216;We said that we are playing PlayStation&#8217; \u2013 Breaking Poga\u010dar&#8217;s record, Jakob Omrzel becomes Slovenia&#8217;s youngest Grand Tour stage winner at 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\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-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\">&#8216;He doesn&#8217;t always have these kinds of legs&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas boosts overall lead in 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\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vJp93LRDjYQoKiUkdAtiGD-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\">&#8216;He&#8217;s on a really high level&#8217; \u2013 Felix Gall fails to convert attack into time gain as he&#8217;s forced to concede to superior Enric Mas again at 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\/24LuhRdt73BessB293Ma37-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24LuhRdt73BessB293Ma37-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24LuhRdt73BessB293Ma37-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24LuhRdt73BessB293Ma37-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24LuhRdt73BessB293Ma37-320-80.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: Jakob Omrzel wins stage 12 as Enric Mas has another stellar ride on Calar Alto<\/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-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/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\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtqAHqHaaMTVkNKrTGDjL7-320-80.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\">&#8216;It was an attack in my style&#8217; &#8211; Richard Carapaz gambles on long-distance move on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a high mountain stage<\/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\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CfFtz5RyXwyHmTVPjx4pbA-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 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Close to the summit, the presence of teammate Luke Tuckwell, as well as the regrouping with some of Gall&#8217;s teammates, all helped keep Rogli\u010d from leaking too much time.<\/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\">By the summit, Mas&#8217; advantage of 40 seconds at one point had shrunk to just 27, which will give Rogli\u010d some encouragement for the days to come. 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