Basso's Vuelta a España battle continues

Italy's Ivan Basso (Liquigas) in Vuelta a España's stage to La Pandera

Italy's Ivan Basso (Liquigas) in Vuelta a España's stage to La Pandera (Image credit: Sirotti)

Italy's Ivan Basso (Liquigas) will continue to battle for the Vuelta a España's gold jersey in the race's final week. He lost time in yesterday's stage to La Pandera, but endangered Alejandro Valverde's race lead.