Sunday, March 18, 2007

Samu 4th today; 9th overall

Euskaltel had a great day today in Paris-Nice, with Samu taking 4th on the stage and 9th overall, and with Gorka Verdugo in the break. Gorka, together with 10 others, escaped early on. Though, after some 10-15 kms in front, the break was considered too dangerous, so they were reeled in. On the last climb, Samu was brilliant. He attacked at least twice up the final 2nd category Col d`Eze, though without luck. On the descent he was fearless as always, and nearly got away. In the end Samu placed 4th on the stage, meaning a 9th overall in the season`s first Pro Tour race. This is how the rest of the Euskaltel riders placed:

  • Mikel Astarloza, 46th, 4:32
  • Markel Irizar, 50th, 4:32
  • Gorka Verdugo, 64th, 13:33
  • Rúben Perez, 71st, 13:33
  • Andoni Aranaga, 72nd, 13:33
  • Alan Perez, 81st, 17:08

On GC, the seven Euskaltel riders placed:

  • Samu Sánchez, 9th
  • Mikel Astarloza, 38th
  • Gorka Verdugo, 41st
  • Markel Irizar, 49th
  • Alan Pérez, 71st
  • Rúben Pérez, 73rd
  • Andoni Aranaga, 76th

In the team rankings, Euskaltel placed a respectable 9th.

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