The Spanish cyclist Enric Mas, from the Movistar team, won on Sunday the ninth stage of the Vuelta a España. The stage took place between La Vila Joiosa and the Alto de Aitana.
With this victory, Enric Mas reinforced his leadership in the general classification of the race. The Movistar rider demonstrated a strong performance in the mountain stage, managing to distance his main competitors.
This was a crucial stage for the general classification, since the Alto de Aitana is a climb of high difficulty. The victory allowed Mas to consolidate his position as leader of the Vuelta.
