{"id":260301,"date":"2026-08-30T11:45:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T11:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/30\/vuelta-a-espana-stage-9-live-alto-de-aitana-awaits-as-race-carries-on-without-pogacar\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T11:45:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T11:45:58","slug":"vuelta-a-espana-stage-9-live-alto-de-aitana-awaits-as-race-carries-on-without-pogacar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/30\/vuelta-a-espana-stage-9-live-alto-de-aitana-awaits-as-race-carries-on-without-pogacar\/","title":{"rendered":"Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 9 LIVE: Alto de Aitana awaits as race carries on without Poga\u010dar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:45:58+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:45:58.064Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-130km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5ede8e0c-a468-11f1-a2e0-83d4ba90657f\">Movistar lead the peloton but the break are working very well together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:44:37+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:44:37.914Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f09a626-a468-11f1-b5f4-dd00f8d304ed\">The gap to the peloton is looking like it may be around a minute with a few riders getting back in as the pace drops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:43:29+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:43:29.697Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-065d7e64-a468-11f1-88a8-e3a581e422a2\">14 riders now lead as the chasers join up with the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:41:23+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:41:23.406Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bb20c406-a467-11f1-b21d-89dfd7f0673b\">11 riders now lead a group of 5 at 15&#8243; with the peloton at 45&#8243;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:38:06+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:38:06.845Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45fa6a7e-a467-11f1-b39e-7dbf42364312\">Part of the chase group have broken free and are joining the leaders. This may finally be the group allowed to go with 137km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:36:34+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:36:34.734Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-140km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0f0894a0-a467-11f1-a52f-6bac225c0860\">The leaders still have 23&#8243; on the group of nine chasers with the peloton at 45&#8243;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:35:22+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:35:22.540Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e4172b9e-a466-11f1-ae74-6776599bf8dc\">The first hour have seen the riders take on over 1000 metres of elevation with an average speed of 41.4kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:32:21+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:32:21.058Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-77d8a85e-a466-11f1-9c02-2d8bd097766f\">This chase group has grown with Buitrago, Bruno Armirail (TVL), Stefan Kung (TUD), Embret Svestad-Bardseng (NCI) and many more joining the fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:30:23+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:30:23.147Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-puerto-de-tarbena\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-puerto-de-tarbena\"><span>KOM (Puerto de T\u00e1rbena)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-31b1930e-a466-11f1-8a9d-891c9d5375be\">1. Kron (UXM) 5pts<br \/>2. Romele (XAT) 3pts<br \/>3. Lutsenko (NSN) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:28:38+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:28:38.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f302530a-a465-11f1-a9d8-b9729d81f89d\">Movistar now hit the front with Orluis Aular taking on the point of the bunch. They look like they may even be keen to go for the stage win with Mas looking really strong in the last few days in the mountains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:27:34+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:27:34.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ccce378a-a465-11f1-9bcf-4d65c83f9300\"><strong>Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pablo Torres (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-ccce378a-a465-11f1-9bcf-4d65c83f9300-2\">The young Spaniard making his Grand Tour debut evidently struggling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:26:59+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:26:59.346Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b825d4d2-a465-11f1-b96c-41ca64803eab\">Paret-Peintre and Urko Berrade (Kern Pharma) join Fisher-Black in the chase of the leaders with a Tudor rider trying to join them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:25:56+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:25:56.334Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-928ee8ee-a465-11f1-bad7-79798db92879\">Ben Tulett (Visma-Lease a Bike) losing contact with the peloton unfortunately after coming down in he crash with Poga\u010dar yesterday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:23:23+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:23:23.584Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-150km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-377da24c-a465-11f1-97e0-3b87944c9bba\">The gap is still just 34&#8243; between the leaders and the head of the peloton as Finn Fisher-Black (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) is the latest to try and join the fun out front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:21:12+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:21:12.212Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e95e048a-a464-11f1-af82-f3ab6abc3757\">Kron leads over the Puerto de T\u00e1rbena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:19:21+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:19:21.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a7494276-a464-11f1-a82b-ad4b4aeb18ac\">1km to the top of the Puerto de T\u00e1rbena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:18:41+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:18:41.839Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f9af12e-a464-11f1-8c11-696e2a47ea2f\">Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-Quickstep) launching a new move with around 10 riders as Movistar and Decathlon-CMA CGM try to start controlling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:17:02+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:17:02.499Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-546fb800-a464-11f1-8eec-8ba563fb7e3e\">Pablo Torres another UAE rider dropped. Not great for them, but they do have Sivakov out front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:15:57+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:15:57.520Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d971b10-a464-11f1-8828-bf65ec90876c\">Several riders dropped in the peloton including Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:13:04+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:13:04.422Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c6661022-a463-11f1-8d84-7beebe4ff85c\">The chasers have been caught again but Netcompany-Ineos launch a rider again with plenty keen to follow as Weiss is caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:10:53+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:10:53.017Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-781cd982-a463-11f1-8be3-8900bf5428e3\">Four riders fly out of the peloton and join Buitrago including Johannessen again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:09:00+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:09:00.958Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3561fd3e-a463-11f1-9dac-f9e6bdba94e1\">Fabian Weiss (Tudor) dropped from the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:07:47+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:07:47.955Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09cde5a2-a463-11f1-815b-fb473369a57b\">Buitrago solo off the front of the peloton trying to bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:06:58+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:06:58.667Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec705b3e-a462-11f1-a39f-03698f07bb5d\">Briefly looked like the peloton were happy but, despite having a rider in the break in the shape of Kron, Uno-X Mobility decided to kick things off again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:05:04+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:05:04.182Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a81c899e-a462-11f1-a279-21d0e7d621f5\">Onto the first climb of six today. The Puerto de T\u00e1rbena. The break now have 53&#8243; on the peloton as the chasing peloton stalls slightly with the leaders still working very well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:03:40+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:03:40.836Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-160km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-766d37a4-a462-11f1-9ca0-d150ff7cea8e\">Into the final 100 miles and it is Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe trying to get a new group going. Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d&#8217;s team looks to have a plan today. Now 42&#8243; up to the break as Movistar are also getting involved in the attacking, as are Decathlon-CMA CGM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T11:00:45+00:00\">2026-08-30T11:00:45.367Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0de00478-a462-11f1-9b89-3d6ee422c6d3\">The pace in the peloton changes again due to Van Aert hitting the front. He catches the chase group and is now leading the peloton at 38&#8243; from the leading six riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:57:49+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:57:49.115Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a4cfd53a-a461-11f1-9ee9-cd8c830a9f4a\">Finally, the break may be allowed to go. The chasers are now at 40&#8243; behind the lead group but the peloton are now at 54&#8243;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:55:57+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:55:57.579Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-625bac06-a461-11f1-bf4a-5994fe6ce226\">Lennard K\u00e4mna (Lidl-Trek) is also in the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:55:19+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:55:19.204Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b8c1eb6-a461-11f1-a8c4-0bb11fa6d8e8\">Reuben Thompson (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9) and Ivan Cobo (Kern Pharma) in the chase gap at 34&#8243; with the peloton at 45&#8243;. Not far away from the first climb of the day, the Puerto de T\u00e1rbena (7km at 5.4%).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:53:46+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:53:46.018Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-141fd184-a461-11f1-8112-8f2699f1a96b\">The gap eases out to 35&#8243; now but there are still plenty of attacks coming out of the peloton despite multiple teams trying to block the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:48:38+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:48:38.000Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5c53f544-a460-11f1-a82f-93068453f576\">Still only 24&#8243; up to the leaders. They are working well together but the battling to get up the road is far from over behind as Van Aert now starts to appear near the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:47:30+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:47:30.710Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-343e20ca-a460-11f1-a4b8-730e3ce83fd2\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe have been very keen on getting Gianni Vermeersch into the breakaway. He attacks for the second time today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:45:32+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:45:32.441Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-edd1fa30-a45f-11f1-9a35-a304cb452fa4\">Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious) is in the chase group. He lost time on the big climbing day in Andorra but has been showing that he&#8217;s keen to get into breaks since then alongside teammate Pello Bilbao.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:44:22+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:44:22.800Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c4394336-a45f-11f1-a3a3-59aa1d623927\">This has the most climbing of any stage in this year&#8217;s La Vuelta. 4940 metres of climbing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:41:22+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:41:22.586Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-58d1e670-a45f-11f1-ac59-6bf15caebe8c\">The leading 6 have just 10&#8243; on the chasing 5 riders with a further 10&#8243; back to the peloton. This isn&#8217;t getting away just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:38:44+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:38:44.942Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-180km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-180km-to-go\"><span>180km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fad26ce8-a45e-11f1-989f-a193ec931acb\">Lutsenko is back with Andreas Kron (Uno-X Mobility), Pavel Sivakov (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and three others but another group made of five riders including two from UAE are coming across the gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:34:31+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:34:31.583Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-63ce0212-a45e-11f1-82a4-87214289e2e3\">The lead group grows so Lutsenko launches a move off the front and is now solo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:31:30+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:31:30.251Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f7ce130e-a45d-11f1-8eef-7b68aa31becf\">The lead group grows with Jack Haig (Netcompany-Ineos), Michael Gogl (Alpecin-Premier Tech) and Domen Novak (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:30:06+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:30:06.081Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c584120e-a45d-11f1-8945-2147350e226a\">Alexey Lutsenko (NSN) is the other rider in the front group. Two riders from Kazakhstan, one from Norway and one from Denmark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:29:33+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:29:33.514Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b22efa20-a45d-11f1-afbc-df0a07ecb80d\">Tobias Johannessen (Uno-X Mobility) is also in this lead group with about 20 riders trying to bridge the gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:28:38+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:28:38.926Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-919da37e-a45d-11f1-8731-cd4935ff549a\">First move comes off the front with Yevgeniy Fedorov (XDS-Astana) and Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility) go away in a group of four.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:27:19+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:27:19.332Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-187-4km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-187-4km-to-go\"><span>187.4km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-623e705e-a45d-11f1-a03f-13b2dbff4fb2\">Racing begins and there&#8217;s no moves yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:26:36+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:26:36.500Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-489ef45c-a45d-11f1-8853-1fdc5ac4d523\">Sinuh\u00e9 Fernandez (Burgos-Burpellet-BH) will wear the gold combativity number.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:17:41+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:17:41.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-09d9f57e-a45c-11f1-a46f-ad93e86c65ca\">The start of this stage is likely going to be chaotic with UAE Team Emirates-XRG being one of the teams who will be very keen to get up the road to chase stage wins after they all lost well over 11 minutes yesterday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:15:03+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:15:03.786Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-abbcc58e-a45b-11f1-bcda-957636fee546\">Mas revealing the red jersey on the podium for the team presentation earlier&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-abbcc606-a45b-11f1-85b2-fd6ee9d64b30\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:6000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2SHqsFVmzaQh5qnKaLj6jT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2SHqsFVmzaQh5qnKaLj6jT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2SHqsFVmzaQh5qnKaLj6jT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2SHqsFVmzaQh5qnKaLj6jT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2SHqsFVmzaQh5qnKaLj6jT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2SHqsFVmzaQh5qnKaLj6jT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T10:13:15+00:00\">2026-08-30T10:13:15.919Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6b826f14-a45b-11f1-becd-c58ce51c8ba1\">The riders are all set and rolling at the neutral start. They have 6.4km of neutralised zone today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-557e1d32-a45e-11f1-889a-2fb5eb30cd00\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:6090px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAJOYOSA, SPAIN - AUGUST 30: (L-R) Bryan Coquard of France and Team Cofidis, Andreas Leknessund of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility - Polka Dot Mountain Jersey, Enric Mas of Spain and Movistar Team - Red Leader Jersey, Wout Van Aert of Belgium and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Points Jersey and Oscar Onley of Great Britain and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team - White Best Young Rider Jersey prior to the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 9 a 187.4km stage from Villajoyosa to Alto de Aitana 1544m \/ #UCIWT \/ on August 30, 2026 in Villajoyosa, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UKVWFfd5UU84TV5TsYG.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T09:59:50+00:00\">2026-08-30T09:59:50.803Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8ba3a04e-a459-11f1-90d8-894ab49f9ffe\">Poga\u010dar is remaining as positive as he can do after the crash with the world champion spending a few nights in Barcelona hospital.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/tadej-pogacar-transferred-to-barcelona-hospital-by-ambulance-as-question-marks-linger-over-cause-of-crash-and-rest-of-season-after-vuelta-a-espana-abandon\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/tadej-pogacar-transferred-to-barcelona-hospital-by-ambulance-as-question-marks-linger-over-cause-of-crash-and-rest-of-season-after-vuelta-a-espana-abandon\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/tadej-pogacar-transferred-to-barcelona-hospital-by-ambulance-as-question-marks-linger-over-cause-of-crash-and-rest-of-season-after-vuelta-a-espana-abandon\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;Stayin Alive&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar posts update from Barcelona hospital bed as question marks linger over cause of crash and rest of season after Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a abandon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-8ba3a0b2-a459-11f1-a762-7d29445f313e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2560px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.68%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP.jpg\" alt=\"Tadej Poga&amp;amp;#269;ar posts an Instagram selfie from his hospital bed in Barcelona following his Vuelta a Espa&amp;amp;ntilde;a crash\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9NcfSBMaCtSJn2WSSdfraP.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tadej Poga\u010dar \/ Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T09:51:33+00:00\">2026-08-30T09:51:33.839Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-636c6c74-a458-11f1-9e9d-2b6eff38fa2e\">Yesterday, Mas refused to wear the red jersey after Poga\u010dar crashed out&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/i-think-its-something-to-show-respect-to-him-new-vuelta-a-espana-leader-enric-mas-refuses-to-wear-red-jersey-on-stage-8-podium-after-tadej-pogacars-abandon\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/i-think-its-something-to-show-respect-to-him-new-vuelta-a-espana-leader-enric-mas-refuses-to-wear-red-jersey-on-stage-8-podium-after-tadej-pogacars-abandon\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/i-think-its-something-to-show-respect-to-him-new-vuelta-a-espana-leader-enric-mas-refuses-to-wear-red-jersey-on-stage-8-podium-after-tadej-pogacars-abandon\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#8216;I think it&#8217;s something to show respect to him&#8217; \u2013 New Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a leader Enric Mas refuses to wear red jersey on stage 8 podium after Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s abandon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-636c6cd8-a458-11f1-9d67-ada93fc94885\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2100px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ.jpg\" alt=\"XERACO, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Enric Mas of Spain and Movistar Team celebrates at podium as Red Leader Jersey winner without putting on a jersey as a sign of respect for the injured former leader Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates XRG, during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 8 a 171km stage from Pucol to Xeraco \/ #UCIWT \/ on August 29, 2026 in Xeraco, Spain. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MPRqYxXGnmuLpKGZJxvxZZ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T09:43:05+00:00\">2026-08-30T09:43:05.818Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3499de32-a457-11f1-9fa7-35ad602cbe41\">As well as the battle for red, the battle for the blue and white KOM jersey is on with a big day of points available today. Andreas Leknessund (Uno-X Mobility) leads the way ahead of green jersey holder Wout Van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) by just three points with plenty of climbs to come that will open the battle to more riders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-3499deaa-a457-11f1-8630-49b1862bb13d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5713px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.65%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAJOYOSA, SPAIN - AUGUST 30: Magnus Cort of Denmark, Simon Dalby of Denmark, Fredrik Dversnes of Norway, Tobias Halland Johannessen of Norway, Andreas Kron of Denmark, Andreas Leknessund of Norway, Rasmus Tiller of Norway, Martin Tjotta of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility prior to the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 9 a 187.4km stage from Villajoyosa to Alto de Aitana 1544m \/ #UCIWT \/ on August 30, 2026 in Villajoyosa, Spain. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Mpuq9UFvRFYQSbnZTdBPWk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T09:40:23+00:00\">2026-08-30T09:40:23.262Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d3a5683a-a456-11f1-b123-e33cd1691b96\">Today&#8217;s stage is another brutal day at La Vuelta with six classified climbs including the final climb of the Alto de Aitana which is 22km long at 5.8%. The GC will surely see another big shake-up with more riders seeing a massive opportunity to challenge for the overall title.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<strong> <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/vuelta-a-espana-2026-stage-9-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/vuelta-a-espana-2026-stage-9-preview\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/vuelta-a-espana-2026-stage-9-preview\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2026 stage 9 preview \u2013 GC battle reignites on Alto de Aitana summit finish after Tadej Pogacar&#8217;s abandon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d3a568a8-a456-11f1-86d6-57d7a5496cf9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1015px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:52.81%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-1015-80.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-1015-80.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-970-80.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-480-80.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS.webp\" alt=\"Profile of stage 9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-1015-80.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-1015-80.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-970-80.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-480-80.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS.webp\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EL4WSmbt8rzCAusHpCZ7ZS.webp\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: ASO)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-f87c81ac-98cb-11f1-81ac-0fb69344d54e\">Hola and welcome to our live report of La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2026 stage 9. The race looks very different after the events of yesterday which saw race leader Tadej Poga\u010dar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) crash out. Now, Enric Mas (Movistar) leads the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/vuelta-a-espana-stage-9-live-alto-de-aitana-awaits-as-race-carries-on-without-pogacar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-08-30T11:45:58.064Z 130km to go Movistar lead the peloton but the break are working very well together. 2026-08-30T11:44:37.914Z The gap to the peloton is looking like it may be around a minute with a few riders getting back in as the pace drops. 2026-08-30T11:43:29.697Z 14 riders now lead as the chasers join up with the front. 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