Pogacar fights off Mas challenge to win stage six
Tadej Pogacar recovers from a brief off-road excursion to claim his third victory at the Vuelta a Espana but he is made to fight all the way to the line by Enric Mas.
In the 2026 Vuelta a Espana, Tadej Pogacar secured his third stage win in six days, overcoming a fierce challenge from Enric Mas. The Slovenian rider finished the grueling 177.4km course in Castello, just ahead of Mas. Pogacar's advantage in the general classification now stands at three minutes and 34 seconds over Mas. Enric Mas, who had previously closed the gap on Primoz Roglic, demonstrated his resilience by overhauling Pogacar during the final descent.
Mas reflected on the intense battle, acknowledging Pogacar's exceptional talent. Both riders showcased incredible skill and determination in this hard-fought stage.
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- Tadej Pogacar holds off Enric Mas and a near crash to seal third stage win of 2026 Vuelta a Espana thenationalnews.com
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