Movistar rider Nairo Quintana seals victory in the Volta a Catalunya
The Colombian ace fended off attacks from Spanish riders Alberto Contador and Joaquim Rodriguez
Vuelta a Espana cycle race kicks off in Puerto Banus
Cyclists and fans gather in Marbella to begin the 21 stage, 3,360 kilometre Grand Tour
VIDEO: Fight between cyclists as Contador extends his lead at the Vuelta
Italian Gianluca Brambilla and Russian Ivan Rovny are disqualified from the Vuelta a Espana after coming to blows during Monday's 16th stage, whilst Spaniard Alberto Contador extends his overall lead
Contador and Valverde in the hunt for red jersey at the Vuelta a Espana
Alejandro Valverde and Alberto Contador keep the pressure on race leader Nairo Quintana in the Vuelta a Espana
Andalucia welcomes Valverde at the Vuelta a Espana
Alejandro Valverde sits in overall third place as the Vuelta a Espana is in Andalucia