
Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) sprints to victory.
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Vuelta leader Bradley Wiggins (Sky) was well-protected by his teammates.
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Liquigas-Cannondale riders await the start of stage 12.
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The peloton in action during stage 12 of the Vuelta.
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Pablo Lastras (Movistar) surrounded by young fans.
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The peloton en route from Ponteareas to Pontevedra.
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The Vuelta peloton makes its way from Ponteareas to Pontevedra during
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) is getting used to podium protocol.
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) wins in the colours of Slovak champion.
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) had time to savour his win.
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) bursts to the fore in the bunch sprint.
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) is on track for the Worlds.
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Bradley Wiggins (Sky) receives the plaudits.
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Bradley Wiggins (Sky) remains in red.
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Bradley Wiggins (Sky) lost time in a split but retains the overall lead.
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) salutes from the podium.
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Bradley Wiggins (Sky) after signing on.
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All eyes were on Bradley Wiggins (Sky) in the start village.
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Bradley Wiggins (Sky) sets off on his first day in the red jersey.
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Bradley Wiggins (Sky) heads for the start.
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Matt Busche (RadioShack) with his patriotic steed.
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Vincenzo Nibali and Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) discuss tactics.
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Vincenzo Nibali and Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) ready for action.
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Defending champion Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas-Cannondale) is well-placed.
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American champion Matt Busche (RadioShack).
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Denis Menchov (Geox-TMC) will be hoping to make an impact in the final
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Last minute adjustments for Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha).
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Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) checks his bike on the start line.
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Taylor Phinney (BMC) before the start.
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Taylor Phinney (BMC) is in his first grand tour.
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Matteo Montaguti (Ag2r-La Mondiale) in the polka-dot jersey.
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Marzio Bruseghin (Movistar) was among the first riders to sign on.
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) captures his second stage win of this
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) celebrates his win in Pontevedra.
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) was a dominant winner.
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) beats John Degenkolb (HTC-Highroad).
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) was an emphatic winner.
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) flashes across the line.
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The agony and the ecstasy. Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) beats John
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) celebrates on the podium.
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Bradley Wiggins (Sky) retained his overall lead.
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Bradley Wiggins (Sky) will have sterner tests of his red jersey credentials.
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Matteo Montaguti (Ag2r-La Mondiale) in the mountains jersey.
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) was in demand on the start line, and
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Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) signs autographs before the start.
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Michele Scarponi (Lampre-ISD) was a popular figure at the start.
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Bradley Wiggins (Sky) gets ready for the start.
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