Vuelta 2014: Results

Vuelta 2014 ResultsEdition 2014 of La Vuelta opened on August 23 in Jerez de la Frontera with a TTT and after 3,000 kilometres of racing the riders arrived on 14 September in Santiago de Compostela. Since Nairo Quintana abandoned in stage 11 the GC battle raged mainly between Alberto Contador, Chris Froome and Alejandro Valverde. El Pistolero eventually took the win, adding two tough mountain stages to it. It was his third overall victory in his home-race. (Slideshow route/profile)

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Vuelta 2014: Results

Nr Date Start and finish Type Report/
Results		 Winner Red jersey
1 Sa 23-8 TTT in Jerez de la Frontera TTT Read more Movistar Castroviejo
2 Su 24-8 Algeciras – San Fernando flat Read more Bouhanni Valverde
3 Mo 25-8 Cádiz – Arcos de la Frontera hilly Read more Matthews Matthews
4 Tu 26-8 Mairena del Alcor – Córdoba hilly Read more Degenkolb Matthews
5 We 27-8 Priego de Córdoba – Ronda flat Read more Degenkolb Matthews
6 Th 28-8 Benalmádena – La Zubia mountains Read more Valverde Valverde
7 Fr 29-8 Alhendín – Alcaudete hilly Read more De Marchi Valverde
8 Sa 30-8 Baeza (Jaén) – Albacete flat Read more Bouhanni Valverde
9 Su 31-8 Carboneras de Guadazón – Estación Valdelinares mountains Anacona Quintana
Mo 1-9 rest day
10 Tu 2-9 Real Lunasterio De Santa María De Veruela – Borja ITT Read more T. Martin Contador
11 We 3-9 Pamplona – Santuario De San Miguel De Aralar mountains Read more Aru Contador
12 Th 4-9 Logroño-Logroño flat Read more Degenkolb Contador
13 Fr 5-9 Belorado (Burgos) – Obregón hilly Read more Navarro Contador
14 Sa 6-9 Santander – La Camperona mountains Read more Hesjedal Contador
15 Su 7 Sep Oviedo – Lagos de Covadonga mountains Read more Niemiec Contador
16 Mo 8 Sep San Martín del Rey Aurelio – Lagos de Somiedo mountains Read more Contador Contador
Tu 9-9 rest day
17 We 10-9 Ortigueira (Coruña) – A Coruña flat Read more Degenkolb Contador
18 Th 11-9 A Estrada (Pontevedra) – Monte Castrove hilly Read more Aru Contador
19 Fr 12-9 Salvaterra de Miño – Cangas do Morrazo mountains Read more A. Hansen Contador
20 Sa 13-9 Santa Estevo de Ribas de Sil – Puerto de Ancares mountains Read more Contador Contador
21 Su 14-9 ITT in Santiago de Compostela ITT Read more Malori Contador

Vuelta 2014: Images and more

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Vuelta a España 2014 Profile stage 6: Benalmadena - La Zubia - source lavuelta.comStage 6

Vuelta a España 2014 Profile stage 9: Carboneras de Guadazaón - Aramón Valdelinares - source lavuelta.comStage 9

Vuelta a España 2014 Profile stage 11: Pamplona - Santuario de San Miguel de Aralar - source lavuelta.comStage 11

Vuelta a España 2014 Profile stage 14: Santander - La Camperona. Valle de Sábero - source lavuelta.comStage 14

Vuelta a España 2014 Profile stage 15: Oviedo / Lagos de Covadonga - source lavuelta.comStage 15

Vuelta a España 2014 Profile stage 16: San Martín del Rey Aurelio - La Farrapona. Lago de Somiedo - source lavuelta.comStage 16

Vuelta a España 2014 Profile stage 19: Salvaterra do Miño / Cangas do Morrazo - source lavuelta.comStage 19

Vuelta a España 2014 Profile stage 20: Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil - Puerto de Ancares - source lavuelta.comStage 20

Vuelta 2014: All stages - source: www.ciclo21.comAll stages

Vuelta 2014: All stages - source: lavuelta.comAll stages

Vuelta 2014: The route


The route

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Vuelta 2014: Malori takes rainy ITT, Contador winner 2014 Vuelta

Adriano MaloriSunday, August 14 - La Vuelta closes with a time trial in 9.7 kilometres in Santiago de Compostela. The first 100 riders race on a dry route, the rest is at a disadvantage when the heavens open. Italian Champion Adriano Malori is fastest, whilst Alberto Contador is the best in La Vuelta 2014
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Vuelta 2014: Contador takes stage and Vuelta atop Ancaras

Saturday, September 13 - Over a distance of 185 kilometres riders head in stage 20 to the Puerto de Ancares, a horse category arrival. Before getting to the bottom the climb they have to crest 3rd, 2nd and 1st category mountains. The Ancaras climb brings spectacle with attacks by Purito and Froome, but Contador outsmarts each and everyone and takes both the stage and the Vuelta 2014.
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Vuelta 2014: Adam Hansen powers to solo-win

Adam HansenFriday, September 12 - Firm tailwinds aIong the coast will speed up the 180.5 kilometres stage between Salvaterra de Mino and Cangas. With 15 kilometres left riders are to crest a 2nd category climb and then it's mainly downhill. Degenkolb survives the climb, but it's not enough because power-rider Hansen takes his chances with 5 kilometres to go and soloes to victory. Degenkolb comes in second.
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Vuelta 2014: Aru takes 2nd stage win, Froome 2nd in GC

Fabio AruThursday, September 11 - Stage 18 takes the riders mostly along the Spanish westcoast tot arrive after 157 kilometres of racing in Monte Castrove. The last 30 kilometres delivers twice the same 2nd category climb. Half way the last climb Fabio Aru attacks en he is joined by Chris Froome. The two work together to hold off the upcoming Spaniards Contador, Valverde and Rodríguez. The British/Italian collaboration pays off and Aru takes the stage, whilst Froome is now second in the overall. Contador sticks to his red jersey.
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Vuelta 2014: John Degenkolb powers to 4th win

John DegenkolbWednesday, September 10 - The 174 kilometres ride between Ortigueira and Coruña is mainly on the spectacular Galician coastline. Loads a short climbs, but no real climbing today. Whilst a breakaway of five is history in the final kilometre it's 'strong' John Degenkolb outpowering Michael Matthews and Fabian Cancellara.
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