Tadej Pogačar veers off-road during Vuelta a España stage 6 descent
Cyclingnews.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Tadej Pogačar experienced a scare on the descent of stage 6 at the Vuelta a España, veering off-road after a warning from a rival to take it easy. This incident is notable as it marked a misjudgment from the race leader, who has been dominant in the competition thus far. The stage is currently ongoing, and Pogačar's performance will continue to be closely monitored as the race progresses.
- •Pogačar is leading the Vuelta a España heading into stage 6.
- •The stage features a treacherous descent with gravel sections.
- •A rival's warning preceded Pogačar's off-road veering.
- •The incident occurred in the closing part of the stage.
- •The race is underway, and results are yet to be finalized.
- 3:43 PMCyclingnews.com — Scare for Tadej Pogačar as he veers off-road following rival's warning to take it easy on Vuelta a España descent – Video - Cyclingnews
"World champion makes a rare misjudgment in the finale of stage 6
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