Mas se pide ser Pogacar en la Vuelta a España

If Pogacar isn't racing, the world of cycling returns to its calculator and spreadsheet mindset, weighing options and numbers, seeking the perfect attack, and measuring forces without the illusion of minute adjustments. Attacking at 50 kilometers, like Pogacar did in Andorra on a televised broadcast, is something only Pogacar can do.

The rest, the cream of the cream, without Pogacar, must focus on their legs and attack at the end of stages when their strength wanes. This is exactly what Gall did, propelled by a sensational effort from Decathlon at the final port, the Alto de Aitana, attacking at 6.9 kilometers and the law of the strongest. They then raised their hands - Gall, Roglic, Mas, Carapaz and Onley - clad in the robes of fans who nourished the pride of the contenders.

Although the best was Enric Mas, who said he didn't own the red jersey, he defended it and dignified it as no one else could, capable of winning his first stage in the Vuelta, a sensation for him and the work of his team. "Now I understand Tadej, the jersey gives you wings", he joked upon reaching the finish line, happy for the victory and the teamwork.