MENCHOV STAYS ON TOP IN SPAIN

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Russian Denis Menchov came through one of the toughest stages of the Vuelta unscathed on Sunday.

The Rabobank rider and Vuelta leader was unable to repeat his mountain-top victory at Andorra of six days ago - but Menchov?s ability to respond to all of the challenges to his overall lead remains undiminished.

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