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South African solos to victory for almost eight of the nine laps

Samara Maxwell second and Alessandra Keller third, while defending champion Puck Pieterse finishes sixth

Nino Schurter final rider for Switzerland and holds off late-charge by Canada for bronze

Team announces suspension of Italian rider Giovanni Carboni with immediate effect

Extent of injuries unknown for World Champion

Factor's crazy prototype nearly takes a clean sweep, while Cervélo and Colnago impress

Is the Cervélo S5 faster than the Colnago Y1Rs? Does Factor's wild prototype live up to its spaceship looks? Can OEM upstarts hold their own against established Western brands? Can budget-friendly brands beat premium Italians such as Bianchi? We answer all these questions and more

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)

'As long as the race organisers and the UCI allow the Vuelta to continue, I assume they can also ensure it is done in complete safety'