Vuelta al País Vasco Photos; Stage 1: Zumarraga → Zumarraga, 150 km |
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After the steep climb and quick descent with 5 km to go, four riders had a good gap at the finish in Zumarraga. Joaquim Rodríguez (Katusha) and Samuel Sánchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) battling for the line with RadioShack riders, Andreas Klöden and Chris Horner finishing 3rd and 4th | share this photo |
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This photo looks familiar. Sammy Sanchez (right) needs to get more aggressive. He didn't try to gap the break on the descent and was looking around when he could have been first man through the final corner. Joaquim Rodríguez (Katusha) takes the win... | share this photo |
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... but it was closer than he probably thought | share this photo |
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Your stage 1 winner and race leader, Joaquim Rodríguez (Katusha) | share this photo |
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Today's anticipated precipitation finally materialized; fans ducking for cover during the winner's celebration | share this photo |
Vuelta al País Vasco Photos; Stage 1: Zumarraga → Zumarraga, 150 km |
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