The breakaway on stage nine of the Vuelta a España (Sunada)
Having seen a record number of starters remain until the first rest day at the Tour de France in July, a tough route and some tired bodies has seen a huge number of retirements from the Vuelta a España.
There have been crashes a plenty, including two for Astana leader Miguel Angel Lopez, who continued after losing a few teeth only to crash again and have to abandon the race.
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