Enric Mas maintains overall Vuelta lead after stage 18 time trial
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Enric Mas retained his overall lead at the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday following the conclusion of the stage 18 individual time trial. While time trial specialist Primoz Roglic gained 33 seconds on the leader during the race, he remains 1 minute 37 seconds behind Mas in the general classification. Roglic moved up from third to second place overall following his performance. Stefan Küng finished the stage in first place, followed by Callum Thornley in second. The event leaves Mas in the yellow jersey with only three hilly stages remaining in the Grand Tour. The race continues as competitors prepare for the final segments of the competition.
- •Enric Mas holds a 1 minute 37 second overall lead.
- •Stefan Küng won the stage 18 individual time trial.
- •Primoz Roglic moved into second place overall.
- •Callum Thornley finished behind Küng in the time trial.
- •Three hilly stages remain in the Grand Tour.
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Roglic closes gap on Mas in Vuelta time trial
- 4:46 PMBBC Sport — Roglic closes gap on Mas in Vuelta time trial
- 4:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Mas edges closer to Vuelta glory after avoiding major losses in stage 18 time trial
"Mas limits losses to Roglic and has 1min 37sec lead Stefan Küng wins time trial ahead of Callum Thornley Enric Mas held on to his overall lead in a key individual time trial at the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday. Only three hilly stages remain in the Grand Tour. The time trial specialist Primoz Roglic moved up from third to second overall and gained 33 seconds on Mas but remained 1 minute 37 seconds behind the Spaniard. Continue reading...
"Primoz Roglic moves into second in the general classification and closes the gap on leader Enric Mas with a fourth-place finish in the time trial on stage 18 at the Vuelta a Espana.
"Primoz Roglic moves into second in the general classification and closes the gap on leader Enric Mas with a fourth-place finish in the time trial on stage 18 at the Vuelta a Espana.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:46 PMRoglic closes gap on Mas in Vuelta time trial
Primoz Roglic moves into second in the general classification and closes the gap on leader Enric Mas with a fourth-place finish in the time trial on stage 18 at the Vuelta a Espana.
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 4:46 PMRoglic closes gap on Mas in Vuelta time trial
Primoz Roglic moves into second in the general classification and closes the gap on leader Enric Mas with a fourth-place finish in the time trial on stage 18 at the Vuelta a Espana.
- The Guardian SportSep 10, 2026, 4:00 PMMas edges closer to Vuelta glory after avoiding major losses in stage 18 time trial
Mas limits losses to Roglic and has 1min 37sec lead Stefan Küng wins time trial ahead of Callum Thornley Enric Mas held on to his overall lead in a key individual time trial at the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday. Only three hilly stages remain in the Grand Tour. The time trial specialist Primoz Roglic moved up from third to second overall and gained 33 seconds on Mas but remained 1 minute 37 seconds behind the Spaniard. Continue reading...
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