Sánchez close to win

Samu Sánchez came close to a stage-win in the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana today. Samu attacked with 8 kms to go, but was brought back. Though, he showed his form is coming along nicely by taking 8th place in the final sprint, with Aitor Hernandez finishing 12th, Rúben Pérez 35th, Iban Velasco 45th, Mikel Astarloza 48th, Jon Bru 55th, Gorka Verdugo 69th, and Joseba Zubeldia 92nd. All Euskaltel riders avoided the fall in the pack in the closing kms, and came in with the main peloton. Though none of the Euskaltel riders were part of the break of the day, Mikel Astarloza, Aitor Hernandez and Rúben Pérez tried to get away once the break was caught. Sadly, none succeeded. As mentioned, Samu put in an effort as well, but didn`t get enough leeway. Though, the consistent riding by all riders mean Euskaltel now lie fourth overall in the teams classification. Aitor Hernandez is the best placed Euskaltel rider on GC, lying 11th. Rúben Pérez is 17th, while Samu lies 21st.