Vuelta a España 2026, Stage 18 GC: Primož Roglič passes Félix Gall in the TTT and takes 2nd in the overall classification
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Published on 9. September 2026
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Predicted for 10. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
After Stage 16, Roglič sits 3rd overall, just 4 seconds behind Félix Gall in 2nd; Mas leads by 2:06. The 32.1 km ITT (El Puerto de Santa María to Jerez, Stage 18, Sept 10) is the longest time trial of this edition. Roglič is already favored to win the ITT stage per an open platform prediction. Gall only needs to lose 5+ seconds to Roglič over 32 km to cede 2nd place — a low bar for the Slovenian TT specialist. Mas remains unthreatened.
Data basis for this prediction
- CyclingNews GC-Tabelle nach Etappe 16: Mas +2:06 vor Gall, Roglič +4s auf Gall (8. September 2026)
- olympics.com Vuelta 2026 Etappe 18: 32,1 km ITT El Puerto de Santa María–Jerez, Start 14:06 (9. September 2026)
- cyclingstage.com Etappenprofil & Ergebnisse Vuelta 2026
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Roglič überholte Félix Gall im Zeitfahren und rückte auf Platz 2 der Gesamtwertung vor (Mas 1., Roglič 2. mit –1:37, Gall 3. mit –3:01). Quelle: ciclo21.com, esciclismo.com.
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