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“You’re not going to race him with 50k to go and he’s doing seven watts a kilo" - Geraint Thomas explains why bunch don't follow Pogacar attacks

Pogacar’s seven‑watts‑per‑kilogram surge with 50 km to go leaves rivals staring at a power gap only a few can match.

By · Published August 27, 2026  15:39 UTC · Updated August 29, 2026  19:36 UTC

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📍 How it ended

Pogacar’s dominance was underscored by a historic solo victory that gave him the Andorran crown and razor‑thin time‑trial wins, confirming the power of the attacks Geraint Thomas said the peloton struggled to follow. Coverage now focuses on his continued success as the Vuelta progresses, with no further resolution offered on the bunch’s response.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Pogacar’s seven‑watts‑per‑kilogram surge with 50 km to go leaves rivals staring at a power gap only a few can match.
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Pogacar is sustaining seven watts per kilogram with 50 km left, a level Geraint Thomas says “you’re not going to race him … and he’s doing seven watts a kilo.” The figure comes as the Vuelta a España reaches its final mountain stages, and it explains why the peloton is reluctant to match his attacks. Riders and team directors must decide whether to chase or conserve energy.

Such output rivals elite climbers and forces teams to recalibrate their pacing plans. Escape Collective points to the UAE team’s humility as rivals search for clues, while Outside Magazine notes Pogacar’s razor‑thin time‑trial wins over rivals like Van der Poel and Hayter.

Cyclingnews supplies live‑stream details for fans. The next Vuelta stages will test if any rider can break his power advantage.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (86% supported) Updated 47d ago.

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This story first appeared in 🇩🇪 German coverage — 4.2 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 27, 15:24 UTC
🇩🇪 German Aug 27, 11:11 UTC · Eurosport
🇫🇷 French Aug 28, 21:01 UTC · Eurosport
🇪🇸 Spanish Aug 28, 21:04 UTC · Diario AS

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

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What power output is Pogacar maintaining in the race?

Coverage cites a sustained power of seven watts per kilogram with 50 km remaining.

Which riders are mentioned as recent time‑trial rivals?

Van der Poel and Hayter are highlighted as rivals in the razor‑thin TT victories.

Where can fans find live coverage of the Vuelta?

Cyclingnews provides a guide to live streams and official broadcasters.

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