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The start needless to say | 
The nice weather wouldn't be there when the riders returned to San Sebastian 6 hours later | 
The beach portion of the route while heading out off San Sebastian |
Heading inland up the second climb of the day, the cat 2 Alto de Garate | 
The tricky descent of Alto de Garate... | 
... produced an early casualty; Andy Schleck has taken a spill. He would later abandon shortly afterward. |
The selection on the big climb of the day, the cat 1 Alto de Jaizkibel with 40k to go. That's last year's winner Alejandro Valverde leading the charge in the wet conditions. | 
A few moments later, Carlos Barrado attacked. Over the next 40k he would exchange his breakmates several times. | 
Roman Kreuziger (right) didn't appear to have much of a strategy as he led the final km other than attempting to ride Carlos Barrado off his wheel. Kreuziger died before the line and Barrado easily came around him. |
Carlos Barrado celebrates his 10th career pro win | 
San Sebastian is a great race for a breakaway artist | 
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Liquigas' Roman Kreuziger gets his best classics finish to date | 
The traditional winner's txapela hat was among the many rewards | 
The podium: 2nd Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Liquigas, 1st Carlos Barrado (Spa) Quick Step, 3rd Mickael Delage (Fra) Silence-Lotto |
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