Alberto Contador takes the lead at the Vuelta
Alberto Contador of Team Saxo Bank has assumed the overall lead of the Vuelta a Espana in dramatic fashion after Joaquin Rodriguez endured a dreadful 17th stage.
Alberto Contador of Team Saxo Bank has assumed the overall lead of the Vuelta a Espana in dramatic fashion after Joaquin Rodriguez endured a dreadful 17th stage.
Joaquin Rodriguez took an important step towards his first Vuelta a Espana title after claiming more ground over closest challenger Alberto Contador in today's demanding 16th stage.
Spain's Antonio Piedra won the 15th stage of the Tour of Spain from La Robla to the summit finish of Lagos de Covadonga on Sunday.
Joaquin Rodriguez strengthened his position at the head of the Vuelta a Espana standings after winning stage 14 today ahead of Alberto Contador, his Spanish compatriot and nearest challenger for the leader's red jersey.
Joaquin Rodriguez landed a psychological blow on closest rival Alberto Contador as he won the 12th stage of the Vuelta a Espana to extend his lead.
Katusha's Joaquin Rodriguez extended his lead in the Vuelta a Espana to 10 seconds with victory on stage six.
Astana's Roman Kreuziger took victory in today's 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, but Joaquin Rodriguez remains at the head of the general classification.
Spanish rider Joaquin Rodriguez triumphed in Assisi at the climax to stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia as he moved into the pink jersey position.
Spaniard Joaquin Rodriguez claimed the Vuelta a Espana overall lead with victory in the eighth stage today.
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez won stage 14 of the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday, while Italy's Vincenzo Nibali grabbed the overall lead.
Spaniard Alberto Contador trimmed 10 seconds off Andy Schleck's Tour de France lead as his compatriot Joaquin Rodriguez won the 12th stage.