Mathias Vacek faced a crash caused by spectators during the Vuelta a España, but managed to catch up to the peloton, demonstrating resilience against unexpected challenges.
After crashing, Vacek expressed his frustration towards the spectators, saying, 'It's a bit annoying that some people just don't care and don't let the riders pass with some space... I'm happy that I'm OK.'
Despite his efforts to recover quickly, Vacek acknowledged his limitations, stating, 'I didn't have the power anymore for the finish. It is how it is.'
Vacek, aiming for the red jersey, had strong competition and despite finishing second in the stage 1 time trial, his crash thwarted his plans to secure the lead.
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