Gilbert Wins Vuelta Stage Nine, Rodriguez Stretches GapBMC’s Philippe Gilbert got his first win of 2012 with a well-timed attack on the final climb of Stage Nine of the Vuelta a España.Friends Read FreeCopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveBMC’s Philippe Gilbert (L) crosses the finish line just ahead of race leader Joaquin Rodriguez of Katusha in Stage Nine of the 2012 Vuelta a España. Lluis Gene/AFP/GettyImagesBy Chris Jasurek8/26/2012Updated: 10/1/2015Print