La Vuelta 2022 - ‘Are you stupid or what?’ - Movistar Rider Enric Mas confronts fan in heated exchange

Enric Mas was involved in a tense exchange at La Vuelta. A fan tweeted a video, which was later deleted, where the pair have a heated argument after the spectator called Mas a “moron”.

Ad The Movistar rider approaches the fan, who is filming, and says “who is the idiot?” Vuelta a EspañaOpinion: Rejuvenated Roglic in red – but likely to loan out jersey before long2 HOURS AGO The fan replies: “Me, I called you a moron. Mas responds: “And you, are you stupid or what? Have you ever been hit in that stupid face of yours?” In those final seconds of the video you can also hear how the spectator challenge the cyclist by saying: “Why, for calling you a moron? Give me a break”.

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