Joaquin Rodriguez withstood Alberto Contador's repeated attacks to successfully defend his overall lead in the 2012 Vuelta a Espana's 15th stage - a stage won by Antonio Piedra of Caja Rural.

Team Caja Rural's Antonio Piedra climbs to hors categorie stage victory in 2012 Vuelta a Espana ahead of Ruben Perez of Team Euskaltel-Euskadi and Team AG2R's Lloyd Mondory; Team Katusha's Joaquim Rodriguez maintains overall Vuelta lead.