Larrinaga 4th in Ereño

Jon Larrinaga backed up his fourth place from last weekend's race in Soraluze with another fourth place earlier today in Ereño. The youngster, who's rapidly evolving into a solid climber, secured Naturgas Energía a top result on the taxing 116km course in the Vizcaya region, but could do little about former team-mate Fernando Grijalba. Grijalba was in a league of his own as he claimed his second win in two races in less than a week, crossing the line 37 seconds ahead of nearest challenger Aitor González of Debabarrena. Promising Caja Rural rider Ibai Salas grabbed the last spot on the podium, while Naturgas' French rider Karl Baudron landed a noteworthy sixth.

Full results are not available at the time being, but here's the top ten:

• 1, Fernando Grijalba, Caja Rural
• 2, Aitor González, Debabarrena, 0:37
• 3, Ibai Salas, Caja Rural, 0:45
• 4, Jon Larrinaga, Naturgas Energía, 0:47
• 5, Cristobal Sánchez, Seguros Bilbao, 1:00
• 6, Karl Baudron, Naturgas Energía, 1:07
• 7, Victor Manuel Moleon, Lizarte, 1:10
• 8, Alberto Just, Cai, 1:13
• 9, Adrián González, Opel Ibaigane, 1:15
• 10, Beñat Txoperena, Bidelan, 1:19