Illness turns Danielson's Vuelta on its head

Tom Danielson (Garmin-Slipstream) was one of a number of favorites to lose time to Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) today

Tom Danielson (Garmin-Slipstream) was one of a number of favorites to lose time to Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) today (Image credit: Sirotti)

Twenty four hours ago Tom Danielson looked like a possible winner of this Vuelta a España, impressing with his attacks on the final climb of stage 12. However, a stomach problem has changed everything for the American, as he lost time on stage 13 and dropped from fourth to ninth overall.