Vuelta a Espana 2011 Photos; Stage 7: Almadén → Talavera de la Reina, 188 km
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Our modern day Man from La Mancha. With today's stage from Almadén → Talavera de la Reina we are now in the Castile-La Mancha region where the famous/classic novel, Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes was set		share this photo
The Castile-La Mancha region is one of the most sparsely populated regions of Spain		share this photo
The four man main break consisted of Cofidis pair Luis Angel Mate and Julien Fouchard, Antonio Cabello Baena (Andalucia Caja Granada) and Steve Houanard (AG2R La Mondiale). In 2009 a break succeeded in Talavera de la Reina, but 2007 there was a field sprint...		share this photo
This year there was a field sprint in Talavera de la Reina with a high speed crash in the final corner		share this photo
Crash close-up with the five fastest riders in the race escaping led by Marcel Kittel (Skil - Shimano)		share this photo
Marcel Kittel (Ger) Skil - Shimano, who dominated the Tour of Poland sprints earlier this month, becomes another young rider to win his first Grand Tour stage at this year's Vuelta		share this photo
This close-up shot pretty much summarizes today's sprint finish. 2nd Peter Sagan (Svk) Liquigas-Cannondale, 3rd Oscar Freire Gomez (Spa) Rabobank Cycling Team, 4th Daniele Bennati (Ita) Leopard Trek.		share this photo
Marcel Kittel (Ger) Skil - Shimano celebrating his first Grand Tour win		share this photo
Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) had to walk his bike across the line but he looks unscathed. The same can't be said for other riders...		share this photo
Lampre-ISD helps their team leader Michele Scarponi across the line		share this photo
Stage 5 winner Joaquin Rodriguez (Katusha) crossed in some pain favoring his left arm/wrist		share this photo
Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Cervelo) was the first rider to go down at high speed. A decision will be made tomorrow on whether he starts stage 8.		share this photo
Imanol Erviti (Movistar) was the rider rolling around in the corner of the crash shots at the top		share this photo
Vacansoleil-DCM’s Michal Golas crossing the line with some medical attention		share this photo
Vacansoleil-DCM’s Michal Golas shorts		share this photo
Vacansoleil-DCM’s Michal Golas suffered facial and dental injuries		share this photo
The Tour of Poland was no fluke, 23 year-old Marcel Kittel (Ger) Skil - Shimano is the new big sprinter in cycling		share this photo
Sylvain Chavanel (Quickstep) retains his race lead. No changes on GC provided all the GC favorites start tomorrow.		share this photo
Vuelta a Espana 2011 Photos; Stage 7: Almadén → Talavera de la Reina, 188 km
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