Vuelta a España stage 14: LIVE – A second tough mountain test in Asturias with GC finely poised

Rickaert leads by 15 seconds currently as further attacks launch behind – but nothing sticks.

Bahrain Victorious now take up the initiative, with Finlay Pickering getting a gap – his teammate Santiago Buitrago bridges to his wheel.

With Rickaert still alone at the head of the read, the attacks continue behind, with the peloton stretched out into a long line and the bunch splits under the pressure as the road heads downhill.

A large group pulls clear of the bunch – a Visma rider follows, whether to be a part of the break or simply to review the composition of the group is unclear.

Protesters have disrupted the neutralised start of today’s race, amid news that the Israel-Premier Tech team ride today’s stage with rebranded jerseys, the Israel logo removed from the front of the jersey.

The race is now continuing following minor disruption.