Simon Yates takes stage 14 and Vuelta lead with surge on final climb

• British rider rides clear of rivals on ascent to Les Praeres
• Yates reclaims red jersey with Alejandro Valverde second

Simon Yates has reclaimed the leader’s red jersey at the Vuelta a España, holding off a group of his rivals for the overall title to take a statement stage victory on the final climb at Les Praeres.

Yates was part of a heavyweight group – including Nairo Quintana, Alejandro Valverde, Thibaut Pinot and Miguel Ángel López – that took control of the stage on the narrow, winding ascent to the stage 14 finish line in Asturias.

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