Tadej Pogacar's fall explained: "It's something that happens in cycling. He was just drinking water..."

Tadej Pogacar missed the goal of winning the Vuelta for the first time and becoming the ninth cyclist to triumph in all three Grand Tours. The Slovenian rider's fall was explained by sources close to cycling, who indicated that the incident occurred while the athlete was drinking water during the race. The comment "It's something that happens in cycling" suggests that this type of accident is considered part of the inherent risks of the sport. This result represents a setback for Pogacar, who was aiming to join the exclusive group of cyclists who have managed to win all three Grand Tours (Giro d'Italia, Tour de France, and Vuelta a España).