Joaquin Rodriguez surged past rival Alberto Contador on the final climb to win the 12th stage of the 2012 Vuelta e Espana and extend his overall lead to thirteen seconds.

Team Katusha's Joaquim Rodriguez rides to stage victory ahead of Team Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank's Alberto Contador and increases his overall Vuelta lead.

Joaquim Rodriguez rides to victory stage 6 of the 2012 Vuelta a Espana and increases his overall race lead ahead of Christopher Froome and Alberto Contador.

Team Movistar's Alejandro Valverde took the overall lead in the 2012 Vuelta a Espana earlier today after winning the third stage in a photo finish.

Alejandro Valverde rides to victory in stage 3 of the 2012 Vuelta a Espana beating Joaquim Rodriguez in the final meters; Valverde also takes the overall Vuelta lead.