Thanks to K.o'D. for posting the details Monday on what looks like a fantastic stage tomorrow in the Vuelta a Pais Vasco. Actually the Alto de Aia is only the last of it; the fun starts earlier with three other mountain ascents, ending with a nosedive to the finish at Orio after the Alto, aptly compared to Montelupone. No less than 45 riders are within about a minute of the lead, so Contador and Astana will be under pressure to keep things into control, heading into Saturday's time trial where the Accountant will be a big favorite.
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