Chris Froome couldn't match the pace set by Alberto Contador and co on Stage 16 and now sits almost 5 minutes behind Rodriguez in fourth place. Alejandro Valverde was the big winner on the stage as a podium position now looks like it's his to lose. Italian Dario Cataldo won the queen stage on the steep ramps of Cuiti Negru for the biggest win of his career. Rodriguez now looks to be in the box seat for his maiden Grand Tour win which would go some way to erase the disappointment of losing the Giro on the final day earlier this year.
Stage 16 Results
Dario Cataldo (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) 5:18:28
Thomas De Gendt (Vancansoleil-DCM) +7'
Joaquin Rodriguez (Katusha) +2:39'
Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank) +2:41'
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) +2:58'
General Classification
Joaquin Rodriguez (Katusha) 63:38:24
Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank) +28'
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) +2:04'
Chris Froome (Sky) +4:52'
Daniel Moreno (Katusha) +6:58'
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