Alán Pérez shows strength in Germany

Alán Pérez really impressed in today's fifth stage of the Deutschland Tour. Alán formed part of the day's successful break, consisting of seven riders, and he showed what he's made of. The break split up into several pieces when Vladimir Efimkin upped the pace with some 28 km to go. Efimkin only got one rider for company; Alán. These two put over a minute into their fellow escapees, before being reeled in by the pack with only 10 km remaining. It was a shame, but he nonetheless showed great form today. No Euskaltel rider managed to fight for the win today atop the Rettenbachferner, the closest being Dioni in 34th place. Full results:

• 34th, Dioni Galparsoro, 5:16
• 42nd, Jon Bru, 6:26
• 60th, Antton Luengo, 7:48
• 74th, Juanjo Oroz, 10:16
• 90th, Unai Uribarri, 13:31
• 146th, Alán Pérez, 19:56
• 149th, Koldo Fernández, 20:01
• 168th, Aitor Galdos, 25:01