Omrzel’s Calar Alto Triumph: Mas Extends Lead!

Stage 12 of the 2026 Vuelta a España, held on September 3, featured a challenging 166.6-kilometer route from Vera to Calar Alto, including five categorized climbs and a summit finish at 2,151 meters. (rte.ie)

Stage Results:

1. Jakob Omrzel (Bahrain Victorious): 4 hours, 29 minutes, 53 seconds
2. Urko Berrade (Kern Pharma): +1:56
3. Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious): +2:13
4. Alexey Lutsenko (NSN Cycling): +2:49
5. Mauri Vansevenant (Soudal Quick-Step): +2:53
6. Enric Mas (Movistar): +2:56

(cyclingnews.com)

General Classification After Stage 12:

1. Enric Mas (Movistar): 48 hours, 32 minutes, 49 seconds
2. Primož Roglič (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe): +1:45
3. Félix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM): +2:06
4. Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost): +2:13
5. Oscar Onley (Netcompany Ineos): +2:35
6. Jakob Omrzel (Bahrain Victorious): +2:56

(cyclingnews.com)

Enric Mas demonstrated his leadership by attacking 11 kilometers from the summit of Calar Alto, distancing his closest rivals and extending his overall lead. Jakob Omrzel’s impressive solo effort not only secured him the stage victory but also propelled him into sixth place in the general classification. (elpais.com)

Highlights:

• Vuelta a España GC standings – Enric Mas strengthens his grip on red as a young Slovenian star climbs up the top 10, Published on Thursday, September 03
• Enric Mas ya es el ‘Popeye’ de la Vuelta a España, Published on Thursday, September 03
• Así queda la clasificación general de la Vuelta a España hoy tras la etapa 12, Published on Thursday, September 03

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