Aketza Peña once again impressive

Akerza Peña was once again by far the best Euskaltel rider in today`s queen-stage. Aketza got away with the break of the day, and stayed with mountain-goats Riccó, Piepoli, Cuapio, Parra and Rasmussen for quite some time. It was impressive stuff, and in the end he ended up 31st, 13:19 down. That means he`s now ranked 51st on GC, so well done to him. Besides Aketza`s notable ride, there`s nothing more to report. Euskaltel are clearly weakened by the abandonments of Aitor Hernández, Dioni Galparsoro, Beñat Albizuri and Joseba Zubeldia. But, still a great job by the five who are still hanging in there. Results:

• 31st, Aketza Peña, 13:19
• 96th, Markel Irizar, 37:27
• 98th, Iván Velasco, 37:27
• 126th, Koldo Fernández, 38:52
• 137th, Antton Luengo, 39:38