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Pogacar sidelined for season after Vuelta crash, aiming return in 2027

Tadej Pogacar will not race again this season after a crash at the Vuelta a España left him with a neck fracture, broken collarbone, concussion and abrasions, ruling him out of defending the World Championship rainbow jersey in Montreal. UAE Team Emirates-XRG said he won’t compete again until 2027 to allow full recovery and has extended his contract to 2032. In other cycling news, Cees Bol won Stage 4 of the Tour of Britain while Tim Wellens leads the overall standings ahead of the final stage.

via BBC|

#cycling #injury #pogacar

pro-cycling1 month ago•108 min saved

Brennan seals Vuelta hat-trick with Van Aert–Laporte lead-out

British sprinter Matthew Brennan (Visma-Lease a Bike) delivered a stunning Grand Tour debut by sprinting to stage 11 victory in Lorca, completing a hat-trick after a flawless lead-out from Wout van Aert and Christophe Laporte. He now has three stage wins in his Vuelta debut, a feat matched only by Tadej Pogačar since 2019, and stands at 22 career wins at age 21, highlighting how his team’s powerful sprint setup has propelled his rapid rise.

via Cyclingnews|

#brennan #lead-out #pogacar

pro-cycling1 month ago•124 min saved

Pogačar's crash reshapes the season finale and the world-title chase

Sean Kelly argues that Tadej Pogačar's race-ending crash could end his season, with a potential collarbone and vertebra fracture delaying recovery and jeopardizing his World Championship defense, while La Vuelta becomes a wider, more unpredictable battle for the red jersey led by Enric Mas and challenged by riders like Roglič, Carapaz and Onley; the incident also complicates next season's plans as teams reassess schedules and targets.

via Cyclingnews|

#crash #cycling #la-vuelta-a-espana

sports1 month ago•126 min saved

Vuelta without Pogačar: York forecasts chaos and an open GC battle

With Tadej Pogačar out after a crash, UAE loses control and the Vuelta shifts from a likely, disciplined march to Granada into a chaotic, unpredictable two weeks. Breakaways gain traction, the mountains and green jersey become wide open, Primož Roglič and Enric Mas emerge as the main GC challengers, and teams must rethink strategies as the peloton faces a new era with no single dominant rider overseeing the race.

via Cyclingnews|

#cyclingnews #enric-mas #pogacar

pro-cycling1 month ago•135 min saved

Pogačar's World Championship bid in doubt after serious crash and surgery plan

Tadej Pogačar suffered a concussion, a displaced collarbone fracture and a cervical fracture in a crash at Vuelta a España. UAE Team Emirates says the collarbone operation can only proceed after concussion symptoms subside, with surgery likely on Tuesday or Wednesday. With the World Championships in Montréal looming, team principal Mauro Gianetti cautioned that a timely return is far from certain and a final decision will depend on his recovery progress and the outcome of surgery.

via Cyclingnews|

#collarbone-fracture #concussion #pogacar

sports1 month ago•47 min saved

Pogačar’s Crash Shakes the Season Beyond the Vuelta

Tadej Pogačar crashed at high speed on Stage 8 of the Vuelta a España, suffering a broken collarbone, a fractured neck vertebra, and a concussion; he will undergo surgery and faces a long, uncertain recovery that could derail his season and his bid for a rainbow jersey, with knock-on effects for his UAE Emirates‑XRG team, ongoing contract negotiations, and a crowded fall calendar that includes road worlds, the European championships, and Il Lombardia.

via Outside Magazine|

#comeback #cycling #injuries

sports1 month ago•41 min saved

Bidon in Hand, Crashing Fell: Pogacar’s Vuelta Setback

Tadej Pogačar crashed at nearly 60 km/h on Stage 8 of the Vuelta a España after reportedly having one hand on a bidon while his front wheel struck an obstacle; teammate Sivakov said he saw him drink just before the crash, and UAE manager Joxean Fernández Matxín said the one-handed grip contributed to the fall. He was diagnosed with a concussion, a displaced fracture of his left collarbone and a stable C7 cervical fracture, with doctors waiting 24 hours before operating. Pogačar was transported to a hospital in Barcelona and his comeback this season remains uncertain.

via Outside Magazine|

#collarbone #concussion #crash

sports1 month ago•134 min saved

Pogačar Hospitalized After Vuelta Crash; Season Hangs in the Balance

Tadej Pogačar was taken to a Barcelona hospital after crashing in the Vuelta a España, suffering a concussion and a neck fracture with a broken collarbone; surgery on the collarbone will be delayed until he recovers from the concussion, casting doubt on whether he’ll race again this season. The crash ended his Vuelta bid, with Enric Mas taking the lead and Primož Roglič close behind, while the exact cause remains unclear. Pogačar posted a hospital selfie, and his team has not yet confirmed a return date for the season or any planned campaigns such as Worlds or Il Lombardia.

via Cyclingnews|

#barcelona-hospital #concussion #neck-fracture

sports1 month ago•34 min saved

Pogačar Crashes Out of 2026 Vuelta, Mas Takes GC Lead

Tadej Pogačar crashed with under 35km to go in Stage 8 of the 2026 Vuelta a España, suffering a shoulder injury and abandoning the race; Enric Mas assumed the general classification lead as the Slovenian’s bid ended, marking the first time a Vuelta leader has exited the race since 2010 and reshaping the GC battle for UAE Emirates-XRG and the rest of the field.

via Outside Magazine|

#crash #cycling #lead-change

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Pogacar Crashes Out as Vuelta Leader Quits Stage 8

Tadej Pogacar, the race leader at the Vuelta a España, crashed with about 33km to go on Stage 8, sustained injuries including a left shoulder and facial wound, and abandoned the race, ending his bid to win all three Grand Tours this year.

via BBC|

#abandonment #crash #pogacar

sports1 month ago•139 min saved

Pogačar’s Vuelta bid falls short as Mas bridges gap after bottle denial

Tadej Pogačar’s late solo on stage 6 of the Vuelta a España was halted when Enric Mas bridged up after a denied water bottle and a miscommunication on the feed, but Pogačar said dehydration played no role and later highlighted UAE’s hydration improvements as part of his team’s plan; he still won the stage in a sprint.

via Cyclingnews|

#bottle #enric-mas #hydration

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Leknessund defies odds for first Grand Tour stage win in alpine Vuelta stage

Andreas Leknessund won his first Grand Tour stage on stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana, breaking from a 137km break and soloing the final seven kilometres to beat Uno‑X teammate Tobias Halland Johannessen by 34 seconds, with Wout van Aert third; the day carried emotional weight as Norway mourned King Harald V, both riders wearing black armbands. Pogacar finished 19th but extended his overall lead by 16 seconds, while Oscar Onley climbed to sixth in GC and leads the white jersey by nearly four minutes. The mountainous 149.8km stage from Vall d'Alba to Aramon Valdelinares featured over 3,500 metres of climbing.

via BBC|

#cycling #leknessund #norway

pro-cycling1 month ago•135 min saved

Mas catches Pogacar on Vuelta stage 6, sparking descent-safety discussion

Enric Mas chased and then caught Tadej Pogačar on the Puerto de El Bartolo climb after Pogacar’s long early attack on Vuelta a España stage 6; Pogacar still won the stage and extended his lead, with UAE Team Emirates arguing Mas’s move was driven by safety on the descent’s new surface, a rare GC development that helped drop rivals while keeping the leader out of danger.

via Cyclingnews|

#enric-mas #pogacar #pro-cycling

sports1 month ago•34 min saved

Pogacar Slams Vuelta Officials Over Water Denial in Scorching Finish

Tadej Pogacar blasted race officials after being denied a water bottle in the final 15km of a blistering Vuelta a España stage. He survived a dangerous descent, then beat Enric Mas in a two-up sprint, with Mas moving into second overall. The feed-zone cutoff left the peloton without water late on, and Pogacar criticized the decision amid the day’s 34°C heat.

via Outside Magazine|

#heat #officials #pogacar

sports1 month ago•22 min saved

Pogačar Flirts with Disaster on a Treacherous Vuelta Descent

Tadej Pogačar narrowly kept upright after losing control on a narrow downhill about 19km from the finish of stage 6 at the Vuelta a España, sliding onto the grassy verge but regaining the road to rejoin Enric Mas for the final two-up finish.

via Outside Magazine|

#cycling #downhill #enric-mas