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Vuelta a España 2026: Enric Mas wins; Pogačar recovery news

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Vuelta a España 2026: Enric Mas wins; Pogačar ~~return ruled-u~~ recovery news

The 2026 Vuelta a España concluded with Enric Mas of the Movistar Team securing the overall title, marking the first win for a Spanish cyclist since 2014. Mas took control of the general classification after leader Tadej Pogačar withdrew during Stage 8 due to a heavy crash near Xeraco, which resulted in a displaced clavicle fracture, a concussion, and a stable fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra. Following the injury, Pogačar began a gradual recovery process using indoor training on the MyWhoosh platform. Working with coach Javier Sola, he followed a progressive program designed to prepare for the 2027 season. During this period, MyWhoosh launched a ‘Train with Tadej’ series, releasing weekly workouts inspired by his training structure. Conflict emerged regarding Pogačar’s return to competition. While UAE Team Emirates ~~advised him to prioritize full recovery, Pogačar actively attempted to convince the team to allow him~~ management blocked his attempts to compete in the European Cycling Championships ~~in Ljubljana, Slovenia, viewing the event as a vital test ahead of Il Lombardia. Despite receiving medical clearance from his surgeon, Xavier Mir,~~ and ~~showcasing training progress in Monaco,~~ Il Lombardia to prioritize his ~~return has been blocked by team management. On September 28, UAE Team Emirates principal Mauro Gianetti confirmed that~~ health, Pogačar ~~will not compete in~~ has since provided an update on his status. While observing the European ~~Road~~ Cycling Championships ~~or Il Lombardia. Gianetti stated, “His desire to be there is completely understandable, but it~~ in Slovenia from the sidelines, Pogačar noted that although he is ~~simply too soon. Health~~ back on a bike and feeling better, he is not yet physically prepared for high-intensity competition. He described the ~~priority.” By October 3, UAE Team Emirates sports director Joxean Matxín reinforced that competitive racing remains “out~~ experience of ~~the question” as Pogačar focuses~~ watching races on ~~recovery. Matxín noted that~~ television as being a ‘sofa expert,’ noting the ~~rider is already looking~~ difficulty of watching from the sidelines when he previously felt in peak form. Looking toward the 2027 season, ~~with the team scheduled~~ Pogačar suggested that his recovery might require him to ~~discuss the upcoming calendar during their first~~ begin training ~~camp in October.~~ earlier than usual, potentially starting a month ahead of his standard schedule to rebuild his competitive form.

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