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sports1 year ago•6 min saved

"Pogacar's Mountain Domination Continues at Volta a Catalunya"

Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates secured his second consecutive stage win at the Volta a Catalunya, dominating the summit finish at Port Ainé on stage 3. Pogačar soloed to the finish, extending his lead in the general classification to 2:27 over Mikel Landa. The stage featured a battle for the breakaway, with the peloton eventually reeling in the escapees before the final climb. Pogačar's victory was supported by his team's strong performance, and he expressed gratitude for their efforts.

via Cyclingnews|

#cycling #sports #stage-3

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Pogačar's Dominance Continues: Record-breaking Climbs and Solo Victories

Tadej Pogačar dominated the brutal mountain stage at the Volta a Catalunya, securing the overall title and setting a new climbing record in his first climbing test of 2024. Despite cold, wind, and rain, he broke the peloton's back with a lethal acceleration, finishing 1:23 ahead of the nearest chasers. Pogačar's exuberant performance included a playful "pee-pee break" and hiding in the bushes, showcasing his exceptional form and setting a new climbing record on the iconic Catalan summit.

via Outside Magazine|

#climbing-record #cycling #sports

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

"Tadej Pogacar Dominates Volta a Catalunya with Explosive Attacks and Surprises"

Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates dominated the Volta a Catalunya's first summit finish, claiming both the stage win and overall lead amidst atrocious weather conditions. Pogacar's attack on the final climb opened up a 1:25 lead over his closest chaser, Mikel Landa. Despite cautioning about the race not being over yet, Pogacar's performance has positioned him as the overwhelming favorite for the 2024 Volta a Catalunya.

via Cyclingnews|

#cycling #sports #stage-victory

sports1 year ago•11 min saved

"Nick Schultz Upsets Favorites in Volta a Catalunya Summit Finish Showdown"

Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates wins stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya with a summit finish, while Landa leads Vlasov across the line at just over 1:20 down. Pogačar reportedly had over a minute lead, and the race saw spotty TV coverage due to the rainy conditions. The stage featured a breakaway group and a brief attack by Pogačar and his teammate Domen Novak.

via Cyclingnews|

#cycling #sports #stage-2

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

Roglic Claims Volta a Catalunya Title Despite Evenepoel's Challenge.

Primož Roglič of Jumbo-Visma won the Volta a Catalunya title after holding off several attacks from Remco Evenepoel of Soudal-QuickStep in the hilly final stage in Barcelona. Evenepoel won the stage, but Roglič's overall lead was enough to secure the win. The Slovenian's victory marks his 18th GC win and sets the stage for a rivalry with Evenepoel at the Giro d'Italia in May. Marc Soler of UAE Team Emirates rounded out the podium in third place.

via Cyclingnews|

#barcelona #cycling #primoz-roglic