Heras keeps golden jersey

Stage 18, Salamanca to Estacion de la Covatilla, 193.7km

Race leader Roberto Heras leads the peloton through the challenging Covatilla mountain pass

Santiago Blanco launches a bid for glory 43km from the finish and just holds on for the stage victory

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Stage 19, Béjar to Avila, 177.8km

Jose Garcia Acosta attacks 55km from home on the descent from the category one climb at Seranillos

Roberto Heras receives a warm welcome as he begins the nineteenth stage in his home village of Béjar

Jose Garcia Acosta crosses the line to win the 19th stage, the final mountain stage of this year's race

Home rider Roberto Heras retains the overall leader's golden jersey with just two stages remaining