Vuelta Espana Stage 15: Le Robla > Lagos de Covadonga. 186kms

Why are Julian Dean, Richie Porte and Cameron Meyer all smiles today? Because they're heading towards the beaches of Asturias, via a fair few mountains...

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Alejandro Valverde descends the Puerto de Pajares at speed, as befits his green sprinter's jersey..!

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David Moncoutie is not just the last man down from the Pajares pass, he's the back man of three groups that have formed on the long descent...

Simon Geschke leads today's escape on some Asturian hills - but their lead is growing to over ten minutes...

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David De La Fuente is the real man of the day - he lives near the finish and a lot is expected of him...

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Katusha and Sky lead the peloton up the Mirador de Fito, almost fifteen minutes down...

Some time earlier, the escape climbed the Fito as well, led by Lagutin of Vacansoleil...

Antonio Piedra has attacked from the escape at the foot of the Covadonga ascent...

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Pablo Lastras starts a counter-attack, but he's marked by De La Fuente himself...

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Kevin Seeldraeyers makes an attempt to chase, but he too is marked by De La Fuente...

Piedra has attacked to help De La Fuente join him - but the Caja Rural rider is building his own lead now...

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Andre Kashcheskin chases, but he has little help...

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Quintana leads Valverde as the favourites try to put time into Chris Froome...

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Valverde leads Rodriguez and Contador - is this the final podium of the Vuelta..?

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Contador attacks with about five-kilometres to go...

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Contador attacks again, but Rodriguez stays with him...

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Contador attacks with less than two-kilometres to go, but Rodriguez is still there...

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Antonio Piedra enjoys the spoils of his victory atop Covadonga - what a great day for Caja Rural..!

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