Matthews extends lead at Vuelta a Espana

Michael Matthews (Orica-GreenEdge) continues as race leader of the Vuelta a Espana for a second day after he successfully battled his way over the two final climbs and then netted a more than respectable third place. But could it have been more? It's impossible to say, although Matthews complained his chances of fighting for the stage win had been affected by his not getting a clear run at the finish line.

Alasdair Fotheringham

Alasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on cycling since 1991. He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for Cyclingnews, he has also written for The IndependentThe GuardianProCycling, The Express and Reuters.