Contador frustrated but retains lead in Tour of Spain


  • Cycling
  • Monday, 08 Sep 2014

LAGOS DE COVADONGA Spain (Reuters) - Poland's Przemyslaw Niemiec won the 15th stage of the Tour of Spain as Alberto Contador moved further ahead of Britain's Chris Froome at the end of a gruelling final ascent on Sunday.

Spaniard Contador, who retained the overall leader's red jersey, battled against the negative tactics of Alejandro Valverde, second overall, and Joaquim Rodriguez to finish a few seconds behind his two compatriots.

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