Euskaltel leading the team`s classification

Euskaltel today became the leader of the team`s classification in the Vuelta a Andalucia. The second stage, between Vegas del Genil and Cazorla, didn`t bring Euskaltel any noteworthy placings, but the consistency took them to the top of the team`s classification. Koldo Fernandez, pictured above, joined a group trying to break away from the peloton, but the break didn`t succeed. Instead, Jesús Rosendo escaped alone. Though, he was brougth back by the peloton, lead home by Oscar Freire. Antton Luengo placed 21st, Koldo 26th, Unai Etxebarria 28th, Markel Irizar 33rd; all 4 seconds adrift. Jorge Azanza came in 35th, 13 seconds adrift. Andoni Aranaga came in 22 seconds back, while Beñat Albizuri came home 1:23 back. The solid racing means Antton is now ranked 5th overall, a mere second behing leader Cioni. Koldo is 14th, Unai is 17th and Markel is 25 at 5 seconds, while Jorge is ranked 34th at 14 seconds. Antton still leads the Metas Volantes competition.