Vuelta a Espana (2012) Photos; Stage 14: Palas de Rei → Puerto de Ancares, 149 km
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Riders in the early stage of five categorized climbs in the Asturia mountiain range in northern Spain		share this photo
David Moncoutie (Cofidis) leading a large break on the second last climb, the category 1 Alto Folgueiras de Aigas		share this photo
Once again, the final climb came down to Spain's Alejandro Valverde (Movistar), Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank - Tinkoff Bank) and Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha)		share this photo
Alberto Contador putting in a dig which distanced his rivals in the final kms		share this photo
You gotta love the way this guy races		share this photo
The fans eating up his big move, but once again he came up a little short		share this photo
Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) trying to follow the move		share this photo
Once again, Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) was able to reel in Alberto Contador's late move		share this photo
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) finished 3rd today + 13s (now 4th overall + 1:41)		share this photo
Chris Froome (Sky) finished 5th + 38s (4th overall + 1:41 and virtually tied with Valvarde). Notice the Guardia Civil admonishing a fan in the background		share this photo
Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) denies Alberto Contador again to take his 3rd win at this year's Vuelta		share this photo
Alberto Contador will try again another day (2nd + 5s). He'll have three more summit finish opportunities.		share this photo
Mission accomplished: The winner's teammates/domestiques Angel Vicioso and Denis Menchov coasting in 14 minutes later		share this photo
The gruppetto in the finish area 25 minutes after the winner with 7th place Igor Anton being interviewed on the big screen		share this photo
'Purito' on the podium		share this photo
Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) is feeling better and better about his chances for the overall win. He's now 22s up on Alberto Contador.		share this photo
Vuelta a Espana (2012) Photos; Stage 14: Palas de Rei → Puerto de Ancares, 149 km
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