Evans and Lloyd ready for Vuelta's mountains

Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) looking cool, calm and collected during the stage

Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) looking cool, calm and collected during the stage (Image credit: Sirotti)

Today is another crucial Vuelta a España stage for the Silence-Lotto leader Cadel Evans, who will start the stage just seven seconds behind race leader Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne). A strong performance over the next three days would boost his campaign to win his first Grand Tour.