The youngster joined Euskadi from Naturgas Energía in the off-season and showed himself worthy of the chance with a strong ride in the prestigious French stage-race.
The last stage, a 161,3km trek from Foix to Saint-Girons, was won by Dutchman Gertjan De Vos. Haritz Orbe, who led the race after the first pair of stages, came in a strong fifth, while Iturria came in just a places further back in 16th.
Results:
- (1, Gertjan De Vos (Ovyta-Eijssen-Acrog), 4:38:01)
- 5, Haritz Orbe, 0:52
- 16, Mikel Iturria, s.t.
- 51, Mikel Aristi, 20:20
- 52, Carlos Barbero, s.t.
Final general classification:
- (1, Juan Ernesto Chamorro (4 72 Colombia), 16:34:40)
- 7, Mikel Iturria, 0:47
- 16, Haritz Orbe, 7:17
- 38, Carlos Barbero, 36:00
- 45, Mikel Aristi, 40:32
Photo: Fundación Euskadi
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