Welcome to stage 10 of the Vuelta a Espana, which starts at Tarragona, and finishes at Vilanova i la Geltru.

There are now seven riders competing for the lead as they leave Reus and head back towards Tarragona.

A fast pace at the start of this stage, but no real breakaway yet.

Carlos Barredo Llamazales catches Isaichev quickly, with the rest of the pack following soon after.

The riders have crossed the starting line in Tarragona, with Vladmir Isaichev making an early attack.

Saxo Bank has reported that riders Stuart O'Grady and Andy Schleck have been withdrawn from the race.

Spain's Igor Anton Hernandez heads into this stage as the leader, while winner of stage 9, David Lopez Garcia, is currently in 21st place.

The main focus of today's race will be the steep slope leading up to the Rat Penat, the summit is just 31 km from the finishing point.

The forecast in Tarragona today is set to be highs of 28 degrees celcius, with some cloud.

Join us at 10 past 12 today for live text on the 10th stage of the Vuelta a Espana.