Images: Yuzuru Sunada
The third and final week of the Vuelta a EspaƱa has provided the drama and unpredictability fans crave in a grand tour. The dominant climbing of former race leader Joaquin Rodriguez was steamrolled by a resurgent and daring Alberto Contador. Steep climbs, aggressive breakaways, and the fatigue of the year's final three-week tour have combined to set the stage for a thrilling finale in Spain.