Stage 1 - 13 May 2012
Santa Rosa
Vineyards and coastal views
After a one-year hiatus, the race returns to three-time champion Levi Leipheimer’s adopted home town of Santa Rosa. His popularity here is huge and his King’s ridge Gran Fondo draws over 6,000 cyclists each year and shares major sections with this stage route.
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'You want to show why the team invested in you' – After crashes and stomach bug, gritty Oscar Onley looks to confirm GC top five and white jersey at Vuelta a España
Netcompany Ineos rider says he's 'happy to be back at just the level to compete again' as he enters final stages with narrow BYR lead over Jakob Omrzel -
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Enric Mas the last rider off as he races to defend his overall race lead -
'Primož knows he's still got a chance to win it' - Roglič's teammates at Vuelta a España say Slovenian remains upbeat before looming final GC battle
Slovenian lying third overall ahead of the crunch time trial in Jerez de la Frontera -
'I'll have to bring out the best version of Enric' - Vuelta a España leader Mas focused on his own performance in key time trial on Thursday
Movistar leader has 2:06 advantage on closest rival Felix Gall
