29th Clasica San Sebastian (2009) Photos; Page 1: 2009 race action
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The start needless to say		share this photo
The nice weather wouldn't be there when the riders returned to San Sebastian 6 hours later		share this photo
The beach portion of the route while heading out off San Sebastian		share this photo
Heading inland up the second climb of the day, the cat 2 Alto de Garate		share this photo
The tricky descent of Alto de Garate...		share this photo
... produced an early casualty; Andy Schleck has taken a spill. He would later abandon shortly afterward.		share this photo
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.		share this photo
A few moments later, Carlos Barrado attacked. Over the next 40k he would exchange his breakmates several times.		share this photo
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.		share this photo
Carlos Barrado celebrates his 10th career pro win		share this photo
San Sebastian is a great race for a breakaway artist		share this photo
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Liquigas' Roman Kreuziger gets his best classics finish to date		share this photo
The traditional winner's txapela hat was among the many rewards		share this photo
The podium: 2nd Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Liquigas, 1st Carlos Barrado (Spa) Quick Step, 3rd Mickael Delage (Fra) Silence-Lotto		share this photo
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