Froome lost time after crashing twice on stage 12, but his rivals say they expect him to come back stronger at the Vuelta a EspañaChris Froome in red at the 2017 Vuelta a España stage 12 (Sunada)Chris Froome lost time after crashing twice on stage 12, but his rivals say they expect him to come back stronger at the Vuelta a España
Alaphilippe's first Grand Tour win; Contador and Froome's alliance; Barguil out; and all of the day's biggest talking points from the 2017 Vuelta a EspañaJulian Alaphilippe wins stage eight of the 2017 Vuelta a España. Photo: Yuzuru SunadaAlaphilippe's first Grand Tour win; Contador and Froome's alliance; Barguil out; and all of the day's biggest talking points from the 2017 Vuelta a España
Contador says he understands Froome's tactics in not helping him to distance other GC contenders on stage six of the Vuelta a EspañaAlberto Contador at the 2017 Vuelta a España (Sunada)Contador says he understands Froome's tactics in not helping him to distance other GC contenders on stage six of the Vuelta a España
Froome followed Contador's attacks on the final climb of Vuelta a España stage six, but wasn't willing to work to drop rival contendersChris Froome finishes with the GC contenders group on stage six of the Vuelta a EspañaFroome followed Contador's attacks on the final climb of Vuelta a España stage six, but wasn't willing to work to drop rival contenders
The Spaniard put in a markedly improved performance on the short summit finish of the Vuelta a España stage fiveAlberto Contador rides in ahead of Chris Froome on stage five of the 2017 Vuelta a España (Sunada)Alberto Contador put in a markedly improved performance on the short summit finish of the Vuelta a España stage five
