List of teams and cyclists in the 2012 Vuelta a España
The 2012 Vuelta a España was the 67th edition of the Vuelta a España, one of the cycling's Grand Tours. The Vuelta a España features 198 riders competing from 22 cycling teams; the race took place from 18 August to 9 September, starting in Pamplona and finishing in Madrid.
2013 Vuelta a España, Stage 12 to Stage 21
The 2013 Vuelta a España began on 24 August, and stage 12 occurs on 5 September. The second half of the race takes in most of the mountain stages, with 5 occurring in the last 9 days. This part of the race is where the winner should be confirmed, with large time gaps expected to appear during the mountain stages.