Vuelta a Espana (2009) Photos; Stage 12: Almeria - Alto de Velefique 174km
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The peloton makes its way up the vast, desolate finishing climb called Alto de Velefique		share this photo
Good crowds near the top		share this photo
The two remaining break survivors, Ryder Hesjedal (Can) Garmin-Slipstream and David Garcia (Spa) Xacobeo Galicia nearing the finish. Garcia was preoccupied with whether his captain, Ezequiel Mosquera, would bridge up		share this photo
Mosquera wasn't able to join the lead group. In fact, Robert Gesink of Rabobank put in vicious attack with 2 km to go and caught Mosquera. Gesink finished 3rd followed by Mosquera		share this photo
Two big back to back wins by Team Garmin: Ryder Hesjedal follows up a stage 11 sprint win by teammate Tylar Farrar with a mountaintop win today		share this photo
The remaining GC contenders were led in by Damiano Cunego followed by Valverde, Evans and Basso @ 16 seconds		share this photo
The rest of the peloton reaching the top		share this photo
Ryder Hesjedal is the first Canadian to ever win a Vuelta stage		share this photo
Parched Canadian lips; Hesjedal is also the first Canuck to win a Grand Tour stage since 1988		share this photo
The spectacular view of the Alto de Velefique switchbacks after the race with riders descending back to base camp.		share this photo
Vuelta a Espana (2009) Photos; Stage 12: Almeria - Alto de Velefique 174km
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