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Pogačar’s absence brought more open racing, says cyclist Luke Tuckwell
Tadej Pogačar crashed out of the Vuelta a España on stage 8 in late August, ending his presence in the professional peloton since then.
Australian cyclist Luke Tuckwell was in the race and says the crash happened about two metres to his left.
Tuckwell, who rides for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, says Pogačar’s absence made some racing more entertaining.
He describes Pogačar as the greatest cyclist of all time and says races with him often offered little competition.
The column reflects Tuckwell’s personal experience rather than a broader assessment of the season.
It does not say when Pogačar will return to racing.
Luke Tuckwell says Tadej Pogačar’s absence has made racing more entertaining.
Pogačar crashed out of La Vuelta a España on stage 8.
Tuckwell was racing nearby when the crash happened.
Tuckwell described Pogačar as the greatest cyclist of all time and a strong ambassador for the sport.
- Who
- Australian professional cyclist Luke Tuckwell and Tadej Pogačar.
- What
- Tuckwell said Pogačar’s absence had produced some of the year’s most entertaining racing.
- When
- Pogačar crashed out in late August; the article was published on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- La Vuelta a España.
- Why
- Tuckwell said there was little competition when Pogačar was racing.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Pogačar crashed out of La Vuelta a España on stage 8.
Pogačar has been absent from the professional peloton.
- Cyclist
- Luke Tuckwell
- Team
- Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
- Race
- La Vuelta a España
- Stage
- 8
- Crash location
- About two meters to Tuckwell’s left
What people are saying
I am now even more convinced he is the G.O.A.T.
there wasn’t really any competition…
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