Cycling
Tadej Pogacar lays the foundation for unprecedented dominance in first mountain stage
On 2026-08-25, Tadej Pogacar described the day as 'a beautiful day' after riding half of the fourth stage of the Vuelta a España alone, effectively deciding the battle for overall victory. The Slovenian cyclist's solo effort has set the stage for what reporter Marijn Abbenhuijs calls an unprecedented dominance. Pogacar’s performance in this mountain stage has left little doubt about his ambitions and capabilities, raising the question of what more the Slovenian champion could want after such a commanding display.
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