Pogacar overtakes Enric Mas in the finish line in Castellón and strengthens his lead
The Slovenian cyclist from the UAE has clearly outperformed the Spaniard from the Movistar, now second in the overall ranking, after both took advantage of other favorites.
Pogacar wins the 6th stage of the Vuelta in Castellón.
The Slovenian Tadej Pogacar (UAE) won the sixth stage of the Return to Spain, played between Alcossebre and Castellón (177.4 km), and won the third win of this edition to strengthen his leadership.
After the platoon neutralized a two-and-a-half minute run, Pogacar took the head of the race and a group of other favorites emerged from behind: Enric Mas (Movistar Team), Primoz Roglic (Red Bull), Felix Gall (Decathlon), Richard Carapaz (EF Edication), Harold Tejada (Astana) and, from the escape Ramses Debruyne (Pecalin) .
ThenEnric Mashas launched the onslaught only to be able to catchthe Pogacar and has even been able to crown El Bartolo in the head. All this has happened before he jumped into the technical descent that has been full of fright for Pogacar and Mas .
All this, however, has not prevented Pogacar and Mas from reaching the goal of Castellón alone. The duel, a priori, benefited the Slovenian, who had more speed in the sprint of Castellón. And the best runner in the world has not forgiven, he has clearly won.
In the overall ranking, Pogacar continues to lead, with Enric Mas second to 3 minutes and 34 seconds from the leader and Primoz Roglic down to the third, 4 minutes and 21 seconds.
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