{"id":2127237,"date":"2026-09-03T15:59:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T12:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2127237"},"modified":"2026-09-03T15:59:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T12:59:47","slug":"oscar-onley-suffers-huge-dent-to-vuelta-a-espana-podium-hopes-after-early-crash-and-summit-finish-struggles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2127237","title":{"rendered":"Oscar Onley suffers huge dent to Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a podium hopes after early crash and summit finish struggles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XCZNv7K9WWTEjadSYmTe9i-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\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/b72yVfVNrWtLjCwBS8EHse-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 suffers neck fracture and concussion in crash that ends his Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a\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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id=\"elk-97868102-a7af-11f1-9883-f3c0552e7eaa-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Onley was dropped when Felix Gall kicked off the hostilities on the hardest part of the Calar Alto climb, which measured 17.5km at 5.6%, but with early steep slopes ahead of some more gentle sections near the top.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), second and third on GC, who were chasing a long-range attack from the race leader Enric Mas (Movistar).<\/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 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He crossed the lined 2:09 down on Mas, and 1:42 down on the trio of Gall, Rogli\u010d, and Carapaz.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He&#8217;s now 2:23 adrift of the podium, where Gall sits in third, and didn&#8217;t have too much of an explanation for his losses.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nAMGB28yAmLJHuHJnAkpxU\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nAMGB28yAmLJHuHJnAkpxU 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;I think physically, in my legs and stuff, I felt OK, I just couldn&#8217;t really go that deep today. 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One minute you&#8217;re on the bike and the next you&#8217;re sliding along the ground. I guess the roads here are pretty slippy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He was visibly frustrated as he got back to his feet and got a spare bike, before teammates helped him close the gap to the peloton. He then visited the medical car to get some of his road rash looked at.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-978682a6-a7af-11f1-b509-fdc471d77cc3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><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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&#8211; Oscar Onley defeated in stage 9 sprint at Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a but remains in GC battle as illness fades<\/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\/bjYvuvc4TjCqzSaMVJc7bM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bjYvuvc4TjCqzSaMVJc7bM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bjYvuvc4TjCqzSaMVJc7bM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bjYvuvc4TjCqzSaMVJc7bM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bjYvuvc4TjCqzSaMVJc7bM-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 Burgos: Oscar Onley takes first victory with Netcompany Ineos on stage 2<\/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\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-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\">Disastrously-timed puncture sees Filippo Ganna caught out in GC-ending split at Tour of Britain<\/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\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I want to win more races no matter what they are&#8217; \u2013 Lennert Van Eetvelt switches Lotto for NSN in three-year deal<\/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\/RnA6d5XLZbZdYMJ2oiUKjU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RnA6d5XLZbZdYMJ2oiUKjU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RnA6d5XLZbZdYMJ2oiUKjU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RnA6d5XLZbZdYMJ2oiUKjU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RnA6d5XLZbZdYMJ2oiUKjU-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\">Florian Lipowitz returns to racing seven weeks on from Tour de France-ending crash \u2013 here&#8217;s what&#8217;s left of his season<\/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\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-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;It&#8217;s changed a lot&#8217; \u2013 Paul Seixas raring to take on Canadian GPs and World Championships with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s possible absence opening up opportunities<\/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\/5vwDXGMM3jtSqDnVPY4pDH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5vwDXGMM3jtSqDnVPY4pDH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5vwDXGMM3jtSqDnVPY4pDH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5vwDXGMM3jtSqDnVPY4pDH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5vwDXGMM3jtSqDnVPY4pDH-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 out of hospital after Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a crash and injuries but questions remain regarding World Championships<\/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\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-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&#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<\/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\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-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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Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), second and third on GC, who were chasing a long-range attack from the race leader Enric Mas (Movistar).<\/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 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He crossed the lined 2:09 down on Mas, and 1:42 down on the trio of Gall, Rogli\u010d, and Carapaz.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He&#8217;s now 2:23 adrift of the podium, where Gall sits in third, and didn&#8217;t have too much of an explanation for his losses.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nAMGB28yAmLJHuHJnAkpxU\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nAMGB28yAmLJHuHJnAkpxU 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;I think physically, in my legs and stuff, I felt OK, I just couldn&#8217;t really go that deep today. 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One minute you&#8217;re on the bike and the next you&#8217;re sliding along the ground. I guess the roads here are pretty slippy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He was visibly frustrated as he got back to his feet and got a spare bike, before teammates helped him close the gap to the peloton. He then visited the medical car to get some of his road rash looked at.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-978682a6-a7af-11f1-b509-fdc471d77cc3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><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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&#8211; Oscar Onley defeated in stage 9 sprint at Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a but remains in GC battle as illness fades<\/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\/bjYvuvc4TjCqzSaMVJc7bM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bjYvuvc4TjCqzSaMVJc7bM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bjYvuvc4TjCqzSaMVJc7bM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bjYvuvc4TjCqzSaMVJc7bM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bjYvuvc4TjCqzSaMVJc7bM-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 Burgos: Oscar Onley takes first victory with Netcompany Ineos on stage 2<\/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\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-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\">Disastrously-timed puncture sees Filippo Ganna caught out in GC-ending split at Tour of Britain<\/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\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3P3MbfJu7yiBwFAdoC3gmP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I want to win more races no matter what they are&#8217; \u2013 Lennert Van Eetvelt switches Lotto for NSN in three-year deal<\/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\/RnA6d5XLZbZdYMJ2oiUKjU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RnA6d5XLZbZdYMJ2oiUKjU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RnA6d5XLZbZdYMJ2oiUKjU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RnA6d5XLZbZdYMJ2oiUKjU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RnA6d5XLZbZdYMJ2oiUKjU-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\">Florian Lipowitz returns to racing seven weeks on from Tour de France-ending crash \u2013 here&#8217;s what&#8217;s left of his season<\/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\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-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;It&#8217;s changed a lot&#8217; \u2013 Paul Seixas raring to take on Canadian GPs and World Championships with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s possible absence opening up opportunities<\/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\/5vwDXGMM3jtSqDnVPY4pDH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5vwDXGMM3jtSqDnVPY4pDH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5vwDXGMM3jtSqDnVPY4pDH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5vwDXGMM3jtSqDnVPY4pDH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5vwDXGMM3jtSqDnVPY4pDH-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 out of hospital after Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a crash and injuries but questions remain regarding World Championships<\/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\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-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&#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<\/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\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hw8jWBxFXqnEVK8bxuv2NJ-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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Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), second and third on GC, who were chasing a long-range attack from the race leader Enric Mas (Movistar).<\/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 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He crossed the lined 2:09 down on Mas, and 1:42 down on the trio of Gall, Rogli\u010d, and Carapaz.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He&#8217;s now 2:23 adrift of the podium, where Gall sits in third, and didn&#8217;t have too much of an explanation for his losses.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nAMGB28yAmLJHuHJnAkpxU\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nAMGB28yAmLJHuHJnAkpxU 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;I think physically, in my legs and stuff, I felt OK, I just couldn&#8217;t really go that deep today. 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