Mas outsprints Britain's Onley to win Vuelta stage nine
Spain's Enric Mas asserts his claim to the red jersey with a commanding win on the ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana.
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"Now I understand Tadej Pogacar, the red jersey gives you wings."
— Enric Mas , Athlete
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Enric Mas is a Spanish cyclist competing in the Vuelta a Espana.
Felix Gall is an Austrian professional cyclist and current podium contender in the Vuelta a España.
Oscar Onley is a 23-year-old Scottish cyclist known for his performance in the Tour de France.
Primoz Roglic is a Slovenian cyclist competing in the Vuelta a Espana.
Slovenian cyclist holding the yellow jersey in the men's race of the Tour de Suisse.
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Spain's Enric Mas asserts his claim to the red jersey with a commanding win on the ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana.
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