Episode 9

Stage nine will re-visit another old acquaintance of the Vuelta - the Alto del Naranco, and the beautiful city of Oviedo. The stage will not make much of a difference to the general classification, but it could be a barometer used to measure the riders' energy levels the day before returning to the Lagos de Covadonga. 164.5km of what promises to be both beautiful and exciting where the peloton will also have to complete four climbs. Presented by Gary Imlach with commentary by Ned Boulting and David Millar, and Daniel Friebe the roving reporter.