Sastre aiming to hold place on podium

Carlos Sastre (CSC)

Carlos Sastre (CSC) (Image credit: Sirotti)

Team CSC's Carlos Sastre's fifth place on stage 16 has helped him to stay within striking distance of the lead, despite being dropped on the final climb ascent to Calar Alto.

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