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• Euskaltel will today embark on four-day French stage-race Tour de Poitou Charentes. Fernández will try his hand in the sprint finishes, while Astarloza, Landa, Mínguez, Bilbao, J Izagirre, Velasco and Sicard will try to leave their mark on the race through stage wins or high overall placings. Check back later for stage 1 results.
• Races are coming thick and fast for Naturgas Energía these days. Earlier today a contingent of red riders took part in a Torneo Lehendakari-race in Elgoibar, but as usual there was no stopping Caja Rural rider Domagalski who clinched yet another win. Fernando Grijalba wasn't far behind in seventh, leading home a small group at 1:13, while Larrinaga showed decent form with 16th. Legarra was 29th, Carazo 31st, García 32nd, Ocampos 37th, Chetout 38th and Barbero 61st. Next up for the red brigade is a race in Gernika tomorrow.