Pello Bilbao goes close again

19-year-old climber Pello Bilbao continued his fine run of form by taking second in Sunday's under-23 race in Bergara. "Pello Bilbao was simply spectacular", bragged sports director Aritz Arberas. "After a long and hard battle he managed to grab second." Pello was also in the thick of the action in Saturday's race in Beasain, grabbing 10th place while Igor Merino was just ahead in 8th.