PUERO DE ANCARES, Spain (VN) — Race leader Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) chased down and beat an attacking Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank) on Saturday to prevail in the first of three tough mountain stages in the Vuelta a España.
Contador hung on to finish second, five seconds down on the red jersey, with Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) third at 13 seconds.
Chris Froome (Sky) lost more time on the day, finishing fifth at 38 seconds.
Editor’s note: Stay tuned for more from the 2012 Vuelta a España.
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