Vuelta (Tour of Spain) 2012 - Stage 17 : Santander - Fuente Dé

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - Stage 17 :
Santander> Fuente Dé 177 km/109.9 miles - Flat stage with 1 climb of 2nd category

Genral Classification after stage 17 :

1.    Alberto Contador (Es)    68h07'54"
2.    Alejandro Valverde (Es) 1'52"
3.    Joaquim Rodriguez (Es)    2'28"
4.    Christopher Froome (UK) 9'40"
5.    Daniel Moreno (Es)    11'36"
6.    Robert Gesink (Nl)    12'06"
7.    Laurens ten Dam (Nl)    12'55"
8.    Andrew Talansky (USA)    13'06"
9.    Igor Anton (Es)    13'49"
10. Benat Intxausti (Es)    14'10"

Stage 17
Alberto Contador realized the long-awaited turn in the Vuelta. The Spaniard won the 17th stage after he had escaped at the Fuente Dé and catched up with the runaway group. Finally, Contador left the group behind. Valverde ended 6 sec. of Contador and Rodriguez arrived more than two minutes later. Contador takes over the red jersey from Joaquim Rodriguez, who ends at the 3rd place in the general classification. Alejandro Valverde is now second.

Results 17th stage :

1.    Alberto Contador (Es)    177 km 4h29'20"
2.    Alejandro Valverde (Es)        6"
3.    Sergio Henao (Col)
4.    Gorka Verdugo (Es)
5.    Rinaldo Nocentini (It)            19"