Rodríguez struggles after strong Vuelta start

Carlos Rodríguez impressed in the opening time trial of the Vuelta, finishing less than 30 seconds behind stage winner Pogacar. However, the young Spanish cyclist struggled in the mountain stages of Andorra, losing 22 minutes and dropping in the overall classification. fishroad-app.com

The 25-year-old rider from Almuñécar acknowledged his current form issues, comparing his body to having a "limitador" on it. Rodríguez crashed twice during stage 8 but continued racing, dismissing the incidents as "risks of the peloton." Despite the setbacks, he remains optimistic about improving his performance throughout the Vuelta and contributing more to his team.