2013 Vuelta a Espana: Movistar Fights Hard on Stage 19
Rodriguez attacks to victory on Stage 19 of the 2013 Vuelta a Espana.
Rodriguez attacks to victory on Stage 19 of the 2013 Vuelta a Espana.
Horner (RLT) makes only real gaps after tremendous work from Movistar Team in favour of Valverde, showing expertise to stay 3rd overall, 1.09 behind Nibali.
Alejandro Valverde tackles the final five days of the 2013 Vuelta a España with his sights set on the three decisive, mountain-top finishes: Peña Cabarga (Thursday), Naranco (Friday) and the L’Angliru showdown on Saturday
Offensive tactics from the Movistar Team drop race leader Nibali and get things closer in the Vuelta a Espana overall, with Valverde now 1’14” behind in third place
Valverde stays 3rd in Vuelta a Espana overall after immense wear and tear towards Peyragudes, without any gaps between the main favourites.
Spaniard gets struck by rain and cold in the Pyrenees, drops at the descent of Ordino and recovers after frantic pursuit through Le Comella and La Gallina
Alejandro Valverde fought to his physical limits in the biggest Andalusian mountain stage of the 2013 Vuelta a España