Samu wins final stage; 15th overall

As you now know, Samu won today in the Volta a Catalunya, beating Alexandre Vinokourov at the line. He eventually finished 15th overall. The other Euskaltel riders also rode well today, with all except Andoni Aranaga and Aitor Galdos coming in with the pack at 28 seconds. Aitor and Andoni came in together dead last, at 11:50. Final general classification:

• 15th, Samu Sánchez, 4:03
• 42nd, Amets Txurruka, 9:39
• 78th, Juanjo Oroz, 18:05
• 139th, Unai Etxebarria, 32:34
• 164th, Aitor Galdos, 47:59
• 166th, Andoni Aranaga, 57:22

Samu finished 5th in the points competition, while Euskaltel placed 15th in the team rankings.