Vuelta a Espana 2011 Photos; Stage 8: Talavera de la Reina → San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 177 km
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Another beautiful day at the Vuelta. The peloton climbing the cat 1 Puerto de Mijares, west of Madrid, in the first half of the race.		share this photo
After an up and down mountainous stage with numerous attacks before the finish, Joaquím Rodríguez (Katusha) launches his winning move on the 28% section, 500m from the finish in San Lorenzo de El Escorial.		share this photo
This is a cool shot with sunlight blown out, blurry arm waving		share this photo
When he's on form, nobody is better than Joaquím Rodríguez (Katusha) on this sort of finish which average 20% for the final km		share this photo
Michele Scarponi is the best Italian at this sort of finish, but this is Spain. He finished 2nd + 0:09.		share this photo
Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Bel) Omega Pharma-Lotto was 4th + 0:10		share this photo
Jakob Fuglsang (Den) Leopard Trek finished 5th + 0:12 and moves up to 3rd overall + 0:34		share this photo
Igor Anton was much better today. He finished 6th + 0:15 while behind him Bauke Mollema (Ned) Rabobank came on strong to finish 3rd + 0:10.		share this photo
Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) didn't look as good today finishing 23rd + 32s but he's still 4th overall + 45s		share this photo
Joaquím Rodríguez (Katusha) digging deep for the line		share this photo
Stage 5 winner, Joaquím Rodríguez (Katusha) takes a similar finish on stage 8 in San Lorenzo de El Escorial		share this photo
Michele Scarponi crossing 2nd followed by a surprisingly large bunch		share this photo
Post finish head hanging		share this photo
Finishing climb perspective as trailing riders limp home		share this photo
Cheerful Joaquím Rodríguez (Katusha) about to be rewarded with a nice monastical sovereign for his win		share this photo
With the 20s bonus for first today, Joaquím Rodríguez (Katusha) jumps into the race lead by 32s over teammate Daniel Moreno		share this photo
Vuelta a Espana 2011 Photos; Stage 8: Talavera de la Reina → San Lorenzo de El Escorial, 177 km
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