Koldo 10th in Giro; Albizuri in the break

Koldo Fernández pulled of a good sprint today to claim 10th on todays stage 7 of the Giro d`Italia. Though, five of the other riders came in some minutes after the peloton, probably due to fatigue as virtually the whole team had to drop back to help Koldo and Dioni get back to the peloton, as the field split on the climb some 50 kilometres before the arrival, and again with 30 km remaining after a fall. The team-work was magnificent, as Euskaltel, together with Hushovds Credit Agricole putfit, pulled back a minute on the peloton to give Koldo the chance for stage-win glory. Though, it wasn`t to be as Koldo didn`t get to start the sprint as early as he should have, meaning he crossed the line in 10th position. But, when Koldo first launched his sprint, he surpassed several riders, among others McEwen and Forster, so he looks to be in good form. Another Euskaltel rider who go to show himself today was the ever-agressive Beñat Albizuri. Beñat escaped with three others, and stayed away for an incredible 204 km. His group got reeled-in with 40 to go, but can no doubt look back on a magnificent day in the saddle. Here`s how the 5 riders who didn`t come in with the peloton placed:

• 154th, Aitor Hernández, 1:16
• 161st, Iván Velasco, 2:32
• 175th, Joseba Zubeldia, 5:31
• 184th, Beñat Albizuri, 16:00
• 186th, Antton Luengo, 16:53