2014 La Vuelta Ciclista a España

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The brief slowing in the peloton has allowed Dan Martin to get back on. However the climb will soon reveal how much of an effort it cost him.

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Uran and Rodriguez are also back on before the start of the climb to Lagos de Covadonga.

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Saturday's stage winner Ryder Hesjedal is also back in the peloton after helping Martin

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Here we go! the peloton begins the climb. Upfront the four breakaways are riding steady, waiting for the right moment to attack or defend their place at the front of the race.

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The climb is 12.2km long with an average gradient of 7.2%. However at points it touches 17.5%.

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The Movistar team is working for Valverde again but does he have the legs to finish off the the job?

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And the attacks begin in the break, with Meyer and Niemiec going clear.

 

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We have some early attacks by Warren Barguil (Giant-Shimano) and Winner Anaconda (Lampre-Merida) but only have a slight lead.

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Giampaolo Caruso (Katusha) is also in the move.

 

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Tinkoff-Saxo is now bossing the peloton, with Katusha behind them.

 

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But Katusha refuse to let other riders set a steady pace. Moreno and Caruso have gone now. Will Rodriguez try to jump across?

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Other riders are falling out of the peloton due to the high pace.

 

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Barguil has joined the two Katusha riders but their lead is still limited.

 

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Sanchez is suffering off the back of the peloton.

 

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Upfront Meyer and Niemiec are still together but can they hold off the attackers with 6.5km to go? It will be difficult.

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And Purito leads the peloton up to Moreno and Caruso. Valverde is now alone, as is Contador. Froome is a little off the back but again seems to be pacing his effort.