Greig Leach

For the second time in this Vuelta, Edward Theuns (Trek-Segafredo) has dropped out of the early break to wait for an attacking Alberto Contador. Today he had to wait over fifteen minutes for his team leader, there was just that much time between the break and the peloton. In stage 12, this duo gained minutes, today Team Sky, wasn't about to let that happen. Sky was aided by Team Sunweb since Contador was threatening the third place of Wilco Kelderman. By the time they reached the streets of Gijon, Contador were back in the fold. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I am sure we will see the Spaniard give it another go on the final mountain stage of the Vuelta tomorrow.