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Tadej Pogacar claims well-deserved mountain stage victory in Vuelta a España

Tadej Pogacar achieves an impressive win after a 50-kilometer solo ride in the first mountain stage of the Vuelta a España.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Tadej Pogacar secured a convincing victory on Tuesday in the first mountain stage of the Vuelta a España. The Slovenian rider completed a 50-kilometer solo and finished with a significant lead of over 2 minutes and 30 seconds over his rivals.

About 50 kilometers before the finish, Pogacar left his opponents behind, leading to a spectacular final victory. He finished without any direct pursuit from the peloton.

This win has not only earned Pogacar the stage victory but also the red jersey in the general classification, as well as the lead in both the points and mountain classifications. This has strengthened his position in the Vuelta.

Archive photo: Tadej Pogacar claims well-deserved mountain stage victory in Vuelta a España — Archive photoPhoto: filip bossuyt from Kortrijk, Belgium · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

According to various reporters, including De Telegraaf and HLN, this performance has already given the Vuelta a decisive turn towards Pogacar as a potential winner.

In addition to Pogacar, 20-year-old Jarno Widar also excelled by finishing second and positioning himself as the 'best of the rest'. His strong performance is recognized by the media in analyses of the race.

With this victory, Pogacar has made his intentions clear for the remainder of the Vuelta, and he appears ready to defend his leadership until the end of the competition.

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