Vuelta a Espana: Vincenzo Nibali in red after TT

SWITZERLAND’S Fabian Cancellara saw off Germany’s Tony Martin to win the time-trial 11th stage of the Vuelta a Espana yesterday, with Italian Vincenzo Nibali taking over the race leader’s red jersey from American Chris Horner.
By JEAN LAFOND
Published 5th Sep 2013, 01:53 BST
Italys Vincenzo Nibali took over the red jersey as race leader of the Vuelta a Espana. Picture: APItalys Vincenzo Nibali took over the red jersey as race leader of the Vuelta a Espana. Picture: AP
Italys Vincenzo Nibali took over the red jersey as race leader of the Vuelta a Espana. Picture: AP

RadioShack Leopard rider Cancellara paced himself during the early uphill section of the 38.8-kilometre route and then powered to the finish line south of Tarazona in 51 min 37 sec, ahead of Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step).

Nibali (Astana Pro Team) was fourth in 52:25, which lifted him to the top of the general classification as Horner (RadioShack Leopard) finished the stage way back in 20th position (53:54).

Ireland’s Nicolas Roche and Spain’s Alejandro Valverde had strong rides to strengthen their overall prospects.

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