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Mas Avoids Serious Fall in La Vuelta

Enric Mas narrowly avoided serious injury during La Vuelta 2026 after a dramatic fall reminiscent of Tadej Pogacar's earlier accident that ended the Slovenian rider's participation.

During a warm stage before the rest day, Enric Mas experienced a fall that mirrored the unfortunate incident involving Tadej Pogacar earlier in the race. Pogacar's fall had forced him out of the competition with confirmed injuries, putting the spotlight on safety concerns in the peloton.

Mas, however, demonstrated remarkable bike handling skills with what has been described as a "genius handlebar move" that prevented him from suffering a similar fate. The Spanish rider, who inherited the red jersey as race leader, managed to control his bike after the near-crash, much to the relief of fans and his team. chickenroadslot.pro