Sky rider fourth in stage four of the Vuelta a España, Dan Martin also in front group
Both had been in contention and would likely have challenged in the hilly finale
Roche comes home 10th after late attack fails to see off stage winner Rodriguez
Nibali goes back to top of GC with Roche still in third spot
His cousin Daniel Martin comes home in 11th place, 14 seconds behind
Irish rider keeps up fine form in second of Ardennes Classics
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