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Vuelta a España 2014 stage 9

Vuelta 2014: Colombian party – Anacona stage win, Quintana GC lead

Vuelta 2014: Colombian party – Anacona stage win, Quintana GC lead

Sunday, August 31 - In stage 9 it's climber's alert for the second time in the 2014 Vuelta. The party is on in the second half of the race with three climbs, including an uphill finish. Winner Anacona takes an early escape to an brilliant victory, whilst his countryman Nairo Quintana is the new man in red. Brilliant performance by Contador, he is only 3 seconds behind the Colombian.

Vuelta 2014 Route stage 9: Carboneras de Guadazón – Valdelinares

Vuelta 2014 Route stage 9: Carboneras de Guadazón – Valdelinares

Sunday, August 31 - In 185 kilometres stage 9 of the 2014 Vuelta takes the riders from Carboneras de Guadazón to the ski resort of Valdelinares. Stage 6 was the first and this is the second mountain stage, containing three categorized cols.

Vuelta 2014: Favourites stage 9 – Break away boys or GC battle?

Vuelta 2014: Favourites stage 9 – Break away boys or GC battle?

In stage 9 riders are to crest two categorized cols before they head for today's eagles nest: skiresort Valdelinares. The finale is a monster with 19.5 climbing kilometers out of the last 25 kilometres. Mountain goats will be salivating.

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