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In a Western: How Omrzel Became the Mini Pogačar as Roglič Said, ‘It’s Not Over Yet’

From iDNES · () Czech

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  • The Vuelta a España turned to a fierce mountain contest after earlier clashes involving classics riders and sprinters.
  • Slovenian rookie Jakub Omrzel won, prompting comparisons with Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič.
  • Red-jersey holder Enric Mas attacked as he pursued an offensive form of defence.

In a landscape that could have come from a Western film, the Vuelta a España produced another hard mountain battle on Thursday. This time, the action came with plenty of noise.

Rookie Jakub Omrzel showed that Slovenia’s cycling winners are not limited to Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič. His performance gave him the article’s “Mini Pogačar” label and added a new Slovenian name to the race’s story.

Enric Mas, wearing the red jersey, again chose attack as his best form of defence. In this cycling Western, he reached for his guns once more, keeping the contest aggressive as the climbers fought through the stage.

The race had followed clashes between classics specialists and sprinters before turning to the mountains. Primož Roglič’s warning that “It’s not over yet” captured the continuing tension of the Vuelta.

It’s not over yet.

· Primož RogličRoglič’s remark reflected the continuing competition in the Vuelta mountain battle.
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