Bad day for Euskaltel in Mallorca

Euskaltel didn`t have the best of days in Mallorca today. After strong wind split the peloton in two midway through the stage, all but Beñat Albizuri ended up in part 2, and therefore lost a lot of time. Though, it wasn`t all bad from Euskaltel, as Iban Mayoz was a part of the day`s breakaway, together with Reus and Tendero. Mayoz had an outstanding day, as the break had a lead at one point of 15 minutes. He also conquered the two Metas Volantes sprints, but in the end ended up far back as the break was catched. As I said, Beñat Albizuri came in in 29th place, on the same time as winner Vicente Reynes. Antton Luengo, Andoni Aranaga, Koldo Fernandez and Alan Perez came in 2:48 behind the main peloton, while Iban Iriondo, Unai Uribarri and Iban Mayoz came in 6:07 behind. Further back, Lander Aperribay and Joseba Zubeldia came in at 7:45.

Iban enjoyed an easy and comfortable day in the saddle. Iban came in side-by-side with Iker Camaño in the peloton. His first race in a Saunier Duval jersey wasn`t the biggest test. But, tomorrow, it`ll be harder...