Stage 14 of this year's Vuelta was another exciting one with Rodriguez proving that he is one of the punchiest climbers in the business. It was also the stage where four contenders would be reduced to just two.
Rodriguez and Contodor.
It was the last couple of kilometers that provided the action with Contodor displaying his trademark attacking style and placing what looked like could be a winning distance between him and his rivals on the final ascent.
Froome, Valverde, and Rodriguez at first had no answers but in the end it would be Rodriguez's boldness and determination that would see him overtake Contador and cross the line taking yet another stage and more time bonuses.
So is it now a two horse race? It would appear so. But really it will take some amazing racing from Contador to be able to brush Rodriguez aside.
Rodriguez has now proven himself to be a smart, tactical rider who is both composed and full of surprises. And possibly a Vuelta e Espana winner?
Of course it is not over until it is over and there are plenty of mountains to come which means plenty more exciting racing.
Another fantastic result out of Stage 14 was Aussie Simon Clarke taking the lead in the King of the Mountains classification. He has a 11 point lead and a good fight in his spirit. Lets hope he can carry it all the way to Madrid.
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