{"id":2129151,"date":"2026-09-04T17:25:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T14:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2129151"},"modified":"2026-09-04T17:25:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T14:25:22","slug":"i-have-tough-memories-of-that-year-enric-mas-looks-to-avoid-repeat-of-2022-time-loss-to-roglic-on-sierra-de-la-pandera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2129151","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I have tough memories of that year&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas looks to avoid repeat of 2022 time loss to Rogli\u010d on Sierra de la Pandera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M6w8hh3DVs5mS9NKHHU2Wm-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\/wwwhDMSPRQ3BBq9pW2aaKX-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wwwhDMSPRQ3BBq9pW2aaKX-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: GC takes major shift as red jersey solidifies his lead on La Vuelta stage 9\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\/oUU4nmXSFM9oQu8rooJrTJ-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oUU4nmXSFM9oQu8rooJrTJ-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                                    As it happened: sprint decides stage 8 of the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a on a day where the red jersey changes hands\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\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 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\">3<\/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; \u2013 Rival sports director believes Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader Poga\u010dar&#8217;s failure to finish solo on stage 6 delivers mixed messages\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nVuelta a Espa\u00f1a\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;I have tough memories of that year&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas looks to avoid repeat of 2022 time loss to Rogli\u010d on Sierra de la Pandera<\/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=\"2026-09-04T17:25:22Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n4 September 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Spaniard to take conservative approach, worries if very hot weather worsens, meetings needed &#8220;to work out what to do&#8221;<\/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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might need to keep Rogli\u010d at bay in the third-week time trial where the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe racer is expected to gain time on Mas.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9c3ff5c6-a885-11f1-8b82-d1ca95a9b0de-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Opinions amongst the Vuelta&#8217;s keyboard warriors vary considerably in that respect. But even if Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) hadn&#8217;t abandoned, Mas has repeatedly shown his ability to take time on his rivals on the climbs.<\/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\">When it was suggested in his leader&#8217;s press conference that Mas might repeat the same tactic on the 12-kilometre &#8216;Angliru of the South&#8217;, as the Sierra de la Pandera is nicknamed, to try and increase his current 1:45 advantage on Rogli\u010d, Mas politely but firmly turned down the idea.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s possible, but tomorrow we have to defend our advantage and the gap we&#8217;ve got as well. I think it&#8217;s going to be difficult to get time there,&#8221; Mas said. &#8220;We&#8217;ve also got to save some energy for next week, and the other summit finishes, which are also very hard.<\/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\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-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&#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><\/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\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-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 doesn&#8217;t always have these kinds of legs&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas boosts overall lead in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/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\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I haven&#8217;t looked at the route at all&#8217; &#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader Enric Mas admits complete lack of course knowledge for next two weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If I&#8217;m still ahead when we reach Granada&#8221; &#8211; for the key stage 20 through the Sierra Nevada &#8211; &#8220;then I&#8217;d be happy. If my memory doesn&#8217;t fail me, out of five mountain stages so far, on four I&#8217;ve gained time [on Rogli\u010d]. So tomorrow, I&#8217;ll have to be calmer.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;m pleased with my form, but my only goal is to stay in red.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CEbtsdzZ4B9mWhk9o6DpoV\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CEbtsdzZ4B9mWhk9o6DpoV 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\">If Mas is cautious, it could be because history is anything but on his side regarding La Pandera. Having first raced the Vuelta in 2018, Mas, like his arch-rival Rogli\u010d, previously tackled the Sierra de La Pandera in 2022.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Although the Slovenian later crashed out of the race and Mas finished second overall, Rogli\u010d launched a blistering attack on La Pandera, gaining 28 seconds on Mas and a four-second time bonus for third behind Richard Carapaz.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I have tough memories of that year. I had a bad time,&#8221; Mas recalled. &#8220;Primo\u017e went for it &#8211; he tried to close in on the leader, and it was hard for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-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;A good day, but let&#8217;s not give it too much importance&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas remains cautious after matching Tadej Poga\u010dar on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a gravel climb<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I was like &#8211; what&#8217;s going on, is this a spectator?&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar surprised by Enric Mas on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a gravel climb<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/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\">As for the Slovenian in the here and now, Mas continued, &#8220;We all know who he is. We need to remember his palmares and what he&#8217;s still capable of doing. It&#8217;s true he had that bad crash, but I don&#8217;t think age is a problem for him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What does appear to be a challenge for everybody in the Vuelta are the increasingly hot temperatures. Stage 13 into Loja was the hottest day so far, hitting around 40 degrees according to some unconfirmed reports, and there is no sign that it will decrease in the near future.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mas, who is a fan of warm weather, has even gone so far as to &#8211; jokingly &#8211; ask fans to put heaters on the side of the roads. But as Mas recognised after Friday&#8217;s baking temperatures, the situation was veering towards a point where action might need to be taken by the organisers, even if it had not been reached yet.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Today it was extreme at some points,&#8221; Mas said, &#8220;There were moments on descents when even at speed, you really noticed it. Normally that doesn&#8217;t happen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If it gets even hotter, we might have to get a meeting organised to work out what action to take, because it would be very dangerous if we went out riding in this weather if it was hotter. I don&#8217;t want it to be any hotter than this.&#8221;<\/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\/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; 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&#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader Enric Mas admits complete lack of course knowledge for next two weeks<\/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\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A good day, but let&#8217;s not give it too much importance&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas remains cautious after matching Tadej Poga\u010dar on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a gravel climb<\/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\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-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;I was like &#8211; what&#8217;s going on, is this a spectator?&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar surprised by Enric Mas on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a gravel climb<\/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>\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\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-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;Enric is the favourite&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s director at UAE Team Emirates-XRG names Mas as top candidate to win 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\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-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;In a way, I don&#8217;t know any different&#8217; \u2013 All three Grand Tours in one season no problem for Sepp Kuss as he enjoys a more open Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a in Poga\u010dar&#8217;s absence<\/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\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-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;A serious confidence boost for the Worlds&#8217; &#8211; as rainbow jersey battle looms, Wout van Aert shows stunning form and racecraft 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\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-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;I don&#8217;t think I was very popular in that breakaway&#8217; \u2013 Matthew Brennan locks down rivals&#8217; attacks with imperious performance to repay Wout van Aert 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\/HtP86xv66utsDw3xwQRaRZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtP86xv66utsDw3xwQRaRZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtP86xv66utsDw3xwQRaRZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtP86xv66utsDw3xwQRaRZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtP86xv66utsDw3xwQRaRZ-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: Wout van Aert finally takes a victory on stage 13 as breakaway stays away<\/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\/Xs7tPQY64T9P8ergfC8W6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xs7tPQY64T9P8ergfC8W6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xs7tPQY64T9P8ergfC8W6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xs7tPQY64T9P8ergfC8W6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xs7tPQY64T9P8ergfC8W6-320-80.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\">Worker strikes possible in Montreal during Road 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\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-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;Enric is the favourite&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s director at UAE Team Emirates-XRG names Mas as top candidate to win 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\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-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;In a way, I don&#8217;t know any different&#8217; \u2013 All three Grand Tours in one season no problem for Sepp Kuss as he enjoys a more open Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a in Poga\u010dar&#8217;s absence<\/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\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-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;A serious confidence boost for the Worlds&#8217; &#8211; as rainbow jersey battle looms, Wout van Aert shows stunning form and racecraft 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\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-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;I don&#8217;t think I was very popular in that breakaway&#8217; 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might need to keep Rogli\u010d at bay in the third-week time trial where the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe racer is expected to gain time on Mas.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9c3ff5c6-a885-11f1-8b82-d1ca95a9b0de-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Opinions amongst the Vuelta&#8217;s keyboard warriors vary considerably in that respect. But even if Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) hadn&#8217;t abandoned, Mas has repeatedly shown his ability to take time on his rivals on the climbs.<\/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\">When it was suggested in his leader&#8217;s press conference that Mas might repeat the same tactic on the 12-kilometre &#8216;Angliru of the South&#8217;, as the Sierra de la Pandera is nicknamed, to try and increase his current 1:45 advantage on Rogli\u010d, Mas politely but firmly turned down the idea.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s possible, but tomorrow we have to defend our advantage and the gap we&#8217;ve got as well. I think it&#8217;s going to be difficult to get time there,&#8221; Mas said. &#8220;We&#8217;ve also got to save some energy for next week, and the other summit finishes, which are also very hard.<\/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\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-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&#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><\/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\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-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 doesn&#8217;t always have these kinds of legs&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas boosts overall lead in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/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\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I haven&#8217;t looked at the route at all&#8217; &#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader Enric Mas admits complete lack of course knowledge for next two weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If I&#8217;m still ahead when we reach Granada&#8221; &#8211; for the key stage 20 through the Sierra Nevada &#8211; &#8220;then I&#8217;d be happy. If my memory doesn&#8217;t fail me, out of five mountain stages so far, on four I&#8217;ve gained time [on Rogli\u010d]. So tomorrow, I&#8217;ll have to be calmer.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;m pleased with my form, but my only goal is to stay in red.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CEbtsdzZ4B9mWhk9o6DpoV\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CEbtsdzZ4B9mWhk9o6DpoV 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\">If Mas is cautious, it could be because history is anything but on his side regarding La Pandera. Having first raced the Vuelta in 2018, Mas, like his arch-rival Rogli\u010d, previously tackled the Sierra de La Pandera in 2022.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Although the Slovenian later crashed out of the race and Mas finished second overall, Rogli\u010d launched a blistering attack on La Pandera, gaining 28 seconds on Mas and a four-second time bonus for third behind Richard Carapaz.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I have tough memories of that year. I had a bad time,&#8221; Mas recalled. &#8220;Primo\u017e went for it &#8211; he tried to close in on the leader, and it was hard for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-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;A good day, but let&#8217;s not give it too much importance&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas remains cautious after matching Tadej Poga\u010dar on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a gravel climb<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I was like &#8211; what&#8217;s going on, is this a spectator?&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar surprised by Enric Mas on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a gravel climb<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/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\">As for the Slovenian in the here and now, Mas continued, &#8220;We all know who he is. We need to remember his palmares and what he&#8217;s still capable of doing. It&#8217;s true he had that bad crash, but I don&#8217;t think age is a problem for him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What does appear to be a challenge for everybody in the Vuelta are the increasingly hot temperatures. Stage 13 into Loja was the hottest day so far, hitting around 40 degrees according to some unconfirmed reports, and there is no sign that it will decrease in the near future.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mas, who is a fan of warm weather, has even gone so far as to &#8211; jokingly &#8211; ask fans to put heaters on the side of the roads. But as Mas recognised after Friday&#8217;s baking temperatures, the situation was veering towards a point where action might need to be taken by the organisers, even if it had not been reached yet.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Today it was extreme at some points,&#8221; Mas said, &#8220;There were moments on descents when even at speed, you really noticed it. Normally that doesn&#8217;t happen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If it gets even hotter, we might have to get a meeting organised to work out what action to take, because it would be very dangerous if we went out riding in this weather if it was hotter. I don&#8217;t want it to be any hotter than this.&#8221;<\/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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&#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\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-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;I haven&#8217;t looked at the route at all&#8217; &#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader Enric Mas admits complete lack of course knowledge for next two weeks<\/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\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A good day, but let&#8217;s not give it too much importance&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas remains cautious after matching Tadej Poga\u010dar on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a gravel climb<\/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\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-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;I was like &#8211; what&#8217;s going on, is this a spectator?&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar surprised by Enric Mas on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a gravel climb<\/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>\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\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-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;Enric is the favourite&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s director at UAE Team Emirates-XRG names Mas as top candidate to win 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\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-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;In a way, I don&#8217;t know any different&#8217; \u2013 All three Grand Tours in one season no problem for Sepp Kuss as he enjoys a more open Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a in Poga\u010dar&#8217;s absence<\/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\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-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;A serious confidence boost for the Worlds&#8217; &#8211; as rainbow jersey battle looms, Wout van Aert shows stunning form and racecraft 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\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uBGwK9wgsbd9v6w9Wb2Cpm-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;I don&#8217;t think I was very popular in that breakaway&#8217; \u2013 Matthew Brennan locks down rivals&#8217; attacks with imperious performance to repay Wout van Aert 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\/HtP86xv66utsDw3xwQRaRZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtP86xv66utsDw3xwQRaRZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtP86xv66utsDw3xwQRaRZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtP86xv66utsDw3xwQRaRZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HtP86xv66utsDw3xwQRaRZ-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: Wout van Aert finally takes a victory on stage 13 as breakaway stays away<\/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\/Xs7tPQY64T9P8ergfC8W6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xs7tPQY64T9P8ergfC8W6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xs7tPQY64T9P8ergfC8W6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xs7tPQY64T9P8ergfC8W6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xs7tPQY64T9P8ergfC8W6-320-80.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\">Worker strikes possible in Montreal during Road 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\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tLhPqs2f9R6CmEt8EyiZ7i-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;Enric is the favourite&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s director at UAE Team Emirates-XRG names Mas as top candidate to win 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\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KzDRc6A68HYMpPGJDvMgUZ-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;In a way, I don&#8217;t know any different&#8217; \u2013 All three Grand Tours in one season no problem for Sepp Kuss as he enjoys a more open Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a in Poga\u010dar&#8217;s absence<\/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\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nqMV2ufKCe4Cn9HofW6sbQ-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;A serious confidence boost for the Worlds&#8217; 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But even if Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) hadn&#8217;t abandoned, Mas has repeatedly shown his ability to take time on his rivals on the climbs.<\/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\">When it was suggested in his leader&#8217;s press conference that Mas might repeat the same tactic on the 12-kilometre &#8216;Angliru of the South&#8217;, as the Sierra de la Pandera is nicknamed, to try and increase his current 1:45 advantage on Rogli\u010d, Mas politely but firmly turned down the idea.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s possible, but tomorrow we have to defend our advantage and the gap we&#8217;ve got as well. I think it&#8217;s going to be difficult to get time there,&#8221; Mas said. &#8220;We&#8217;ve also got to save some energy for next week, and the other summit finishes, which are also very hard.<\/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\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y2oQro9XtMkFUcYNxVcrmn-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&#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><\/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\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJzFKS3pwzL4jQkRrF7YDR-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 doesn&#8217;t always have these kinds of legs&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas boosts overall lead in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/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\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ki7BNF6NXn9dzfyfEA8a2T-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I haven&#8217;t looked at the route at all&#8217; &#8211; Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader Enric Mas admits complete lack of course knowledge for next two weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If I&#8217;m still ahead when we reach Granada&#8221; &#8211; for the key stage 20 through the Sierra Nevada &#8211; &#8220;then I&#8217;d be happy. If my memory doesn&#8217;t fail me, out of five mountain stages so far, on four I&#8217;ve gained time [on Rogli\u010d]. So tomorrow, I&#8217;ll have to be calmer.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I&#8217;m pleased with my form, but my only goal is to stay in red.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CEbtsdzZ4B9mWhk9o6DpoV\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CEbtsdzZ4B9mWhk9o6DpoV 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\">If Mas is cautious, it could be because history is anything but on his side regarding La Pandera. Having first raced the Vuelta in 2018, Mas, like his arch-rival Rogli\u010d, previously tackled the Sierra de La Pandera in 2022.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Although the Slovenian later crashed out of the race and Mas finished second overall, Rogli\u010d launched a blistering attack on La Pandera, gaining 28 seconds on Mas and a four-second time bonus for third behind Richard Carapaz.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I have tough memories of that year. I had a bad time,&#8221; Mas recalled. &#8220;Primo\u017e went for it &#8211; he tried to close in on the leader, and it was hard for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x95sC8eRpV3thnhQgo4RgK-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;A good day, but let&#8217;s not give it too much importance&#8217; &#8211; Enric Mas remains cautious after matching Tadej Poga\u010dar on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a gravel climb<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/txLrgsAEFvggkkWcyvZfem-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I was like &#8211; what&#8217;s going on, is this a spectator?&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar surprised by Enric Mas on Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a gravel climb<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/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\">As for the Slovenian in the here and now, Mas continued, &#8220;We all know who he is. We need to remember his palmares and what he&#8217;s still capable of doing. It&#8217;s true he had that bad crash, but I don&#8217;t think age is a problem for him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What does appear to be a challenge for everybody in the Vuelta are the increasingly hot temperatures. Stage 13 into Loja was the hottest day so far, hitting around 40 degrees according to some unconfirmed reports, and there is no sign that it will decrease in the near future.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mas, who is a fan of warm weather, has even gone so far as to &#8211; jokingly &#8211; ask fans to put heaters on the side of the roads. But as Mas recognised after Friday&#8217;s baking temperatures, the situation was veering towards a point where action might need to be taken by the organisers, even if it had not been reached yet.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Today it was extreme at some points,&#8221; Mas said, &#8220;There were moments on descents when even at speed, you really noticed it. Normally that doesn&#8217;t happen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;If it gets even hotter, we might have to get a meeting organised to work out what action to take, because it would be very dangerous if we went out riding in this weather if it was hotter. I don&#8217;t want it to be any hotter than this.&#8221;<\/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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