Tadej Pogačar downplays hydration issues at Vuelta a España stage 6

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Tadej Pogačar downplays hydration issues at Vuelta a España stage 6
Summary

During stage 6 of the Vuelta a España, Tadej Pogačar's solo attack was caught by Enric Mas. Pogačar attributed the failure not to hydration issues, despite past experiences with fueling mistakes. He noted he was denied a bottle earlier in the stage, creating some speculation around his performance. The circumstances surrounding the race continue to evolve as the event progresses.

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  • Tadej Pogačar attacks during stage 6 of the Vuelta a España.
  • Enric Mas catches Pogačar, impacting his strategy.
  • Pogačar denies hydration issues affected his performance.
  • He mentions being denied a water bottle during the race.
  • Previous fueling mistakes have raised questions about his strategies.
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  • 3:08 PMCyclingnews.comDid dehydration play a role in Tadej Pogačar's failed solo move at Vuelta a España? World champion says no but was denied a bottle and has a few fuelling fails to his name - Cyclingnews
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Slovenian has come unstuck due to fuelling and hydration in the past, but says this was not the case on stage 6

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