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.
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Rodriguez edges closer to Vuelta title
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.
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Piedra wins stage 15 of La Vuelta
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.
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Rodriguez extends race lead, Roche remains seventh
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.
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Rodriguez extends his lead at the Vuelta
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.
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Rodriguez extends Vuelta lead; Roche up to seventh
Katusha's Joaquin Rodriguez extended his lead in the Vuelta a Espana to 10 seconds with victory on stage six.
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Kreuziger wins Giro Stage 19, Rodriguez leads
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.
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Rodriguez takes stage & leader's pink jersey
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.
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Rodriguez in Vuelta lead after stage win
Spaniard Joaquin Rodriguez claimed the Vuelta a Espana overall lead with victory in the eighth stage today.
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Nibali takes control of Vuelta's red jersey
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez won stage 14 of the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday, while Italy's Vincenzo Nibali grabbed the overall lead.
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Contador trims Schleck's lead
Spaniard Alberto Contador trimmed 10 seconds off Andy Schleck's Tour de France lead as his compatriot Joaquin Rodriguez won the 12th stage.