2013 Vuelta a Espana: Stage 19 Results (News Wires)
American veteran Christopher Horner took the lead of the Vuelta a Espana in a mountainous 19th stage won by Joaquim Rodriguez on Friday.
American veteran Christopher Horner took the lead of the Vuelta a Espana in a mountainous 19th stage won by Joaquim Rodriguez on Friday.
Vasil Kiryienka of Belarus broke away before a final grueling ascent to win the 18th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday, while overall leader Vincenzo Nibali had his advantage over Christopher Horner cut to 3 seconds with three days to go.
Dutchman Bauke Mollema broke away from a group of around 40 riders with less than 500 metres to the finish to win stage 17 of the Tour of Spain
20-year-old German Jasha Sütterlin becomes the second acquisition of the Movistar Team for next season, and will increase team’s performance in time trials
Italian Vincenzo Nibali retained his Vuelta a Espana lead on Monday despite suffering on the final climb as France’s Warren Barguil won stage 16, the race’s third and final Pyrenean summit finish at Sallent de Gallego.
Frenchman Alexandre Geniez won a grueling 15th stage of the Spanish Vuelta that ended with a summit finish in his home country Sunday, while Vincenzo Nibali fended off his rivals’ attacks to retain the overall lead.
A foot in heaven and a foot in hell today for Cannondale Pro Cycling at the Vuelta a Espana. Daniele Ratto carried out a great feat with 150 km of breakaway (and 45 alone) in stage 14.
Stybar’s sprint won out, crossing the line with fists pumping for the 48th OPQS win (46th road) in three disciplines in 2013. Richeze was 2nd, Boom was 3rd.