Vuelta a Espana (2012) Photos; Stage 15: La Robla → Lagos de Covadonga, 187 km
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Today's main break was allowed an advantage of 15 minutes		share this photo
The peloton passing through an stone arch tunnel		share this photo
Beautiful weather today revealed the incredible scenery in the Asturias as the peloton heads towards another summit finish		share this photo
The remnants of the break on its way to the final climb at Lagos de Covadonga		share this photo
Relatively unknown Antonio Piedra (Caja Rural) soloed up the hors categorie Lagos de Covadonga, one of the most famous climbs of the Vuelta		share this photo
Over ten minutes back were the GC contenders. It seems Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank) and Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) weren't confident enought today to take on Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) for the bonus seconds.		share this photo
Once again Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) and Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank) attempted to crack Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha)		share this photo
Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank) was unable to drop Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) again today. Contador says the 6 month layoff due to his suspension is the reason for his lack of sharpness.		share this photo
The final meters with the enthusiastic crowd cheering on a win by a small domestic team, Caja Rural		share this photo
Antonio Piedra (Caja Rural) easily wins the picturesque summit finish at Lagos de Covadonga		share this photo
2nd Ruben Perez Moreno (Euskaltel - Euskadi) and 3rd Lloyd Mondory (AG2R La Mondiale) + 2 :02		share this photo
At + 9:25, Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) led Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) and Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank) across the line for 11th		share this photo
Trailing riders at the 1 km to go marker		share this photo
The gruppetto finishing		share this photo
Antonio Piedra (Caja Rural) celebrates the third and easily the biggest win of his pro career		share this photo
A great smile to match the traditional winner's Asturian hat		share this photo
Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) has now held the Red Jersey for 12 straight stages and it's looking likely he'll keep it the rest of the way		share this photo
Vuelta a Espana (2012) Photos; Stage 15: La Robla → Lagos de Covadonga, 187 km
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