Vuelta stage 11 wrap: Laiseka capitalises on watchful GC candidates

Roberto Laiseka (Euskaltel)

Roberto Laiseka (Euskaltel) (Image credit: Sirotti)

Euskaltel-Euskadi's Roberto Laiseka has given his squad some much needed joy by winning the 11th stage of the Vuelta between Andorra and Cerler. Laiseka jumped his five breakaway companions with less than 3 km to go to open up a 15 second gap at the finish. As he was not really a threat on the general classification, none of the others in the lead group reacted, and all five of the top GC riders finished in the same time, led by Carlos Sastre. The outcome of the stage was perfect for race leader Denis Menchov (Rabobank), who was able to match any of Roberto Heras' attacks and conserved his 47 second advantage on GC.