This man just can't stop winning

Aitor Hernández did as he pleased in Ispaster on Sunday, cruising to his 20th win of the campaign.

The closing race of the Basque season was as expected a stroll in the park for the Orbea rider, with nearest challenger Jonathan Lastra finishing almost a minute and a half in arrears. Belgian Vinnie Braet was, according to the Basque Cycling Federation's website, the only one who could stay with Hernández for a while, but dropped off eventually and had to settle for third.

Javier Ruiz de Larrinaga, who'll accompany the former road rider and Jonathan Lastra to the US next week, could only muster fourth place.

Results, elite men (only 11 riders finished the race):

1. Aitor Hernández (Ermua-Orbea), 1:04:01
2. Jonathan Lastra (Hirumet-Taldea), 1:22
3. Vinnie Braet (Sunweb Revor), 1:39
4. Javier Ruiz de Larrinaga (MMR-Spiuk), 1:58
5. Tim Merlier (Sunweb Revor), 2:26
6. Erlantz Uriarte (Ibaigane Opel), 4:06
7. Carlos Hernández (Enbici Grupo Salvaje) 4:26
8. Iñigo Gómez (Bio Racer-Caravanas Erandio), 4:54
9. Loïc Herbreteau (France), 5:39
10. Asier Arregi (Bizikleta.com), 5:59
11. Aketza Peña (KV Sport-BH Bikes), 7:06

Results, elite women:

1. Olatz Odriozola (Conor Saltoki Berrianz)
2. Eider Merino (Lointek)
3. Zaloa Trevilla (Bizkaia-Durango)

Junior, men:

1. Alex Aranburu (Caja Rural)
2. Eneko Corrales (Mendiz Mendi)
3. Simon Vozar (Slovenia)

Junior, women:

1. Lierni Lekuona
2. Paula Lanz
3. Maitane Pérez

Photo: Iñaki Azanza