Vuelta España Stage 6: Tarazona > Jaca, 175kms

Peter Weening leads today's escape of optimism across the plains of Aragon...

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Katusha are already chasing - and they'll hold the gap at around 3' 30" for the next 120-kilometres..!

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There's not a lot to distract or amuse the peloton in this dry area of Spain...

Paolo Tiralongo is putting an ice-pack on a bruised and sore hip from his stage one crash...

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As always, Ian Stannard is one of the first at the bar when drinks become available...

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John Degenkolb is looking thirsty as well...

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Daniele Bennati is never happier than when he's loaded with bottles...

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The escape has reached the first climb, after 145-kilometres, with Vanderwalle leading the way...

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Saxo Bank is in full flight, pursuing the escape but also hurting their rivals behind...

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Benat Intxausti leads the race through Jaca with the escape caught and the fireworks about to begin...

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Alejandro Valverde and Alberto Contador don't look too comfortable as they sit behind Froome and Intxausti...

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Joachim Rodriguez looks quite fresh as he contemplates this uphill finish...

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Henao and Uran are now setting the pace for Froome - he he going to attack..?

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No, Froome also looks a bit strained behind his teamates and Intxausti...

Rodriguez, Contador and Valverde follow Froome throiugh a corner - who's going to win this stage..?

Joachim Rodriguez wins stage six, five-seconds ahead of Froome, and a huge 18-seconds ahead of Contador..!

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