Radochla sprints into gear in Vlaanderen

Steffen Radochla grabbed his best result in an Euskaltel jersey in Friday's Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen.

The German veteran has struggled for results and consistency in his first - and probably last - season with the team, but finally showed signs of form when given the chance yesterday. The 192km Europe Tour event came down to a sprint finish, and Belgian Jens Debusschere emerged victorious to take his very first win in the professional ranks.

Radochla, aided by the young Jon Aberasturi, came through for a decent seventh - his first top ten in his short Euskaltel career. Aberasturi eventually came in 21st.

Results:

• (1, Jens Debusschere (Lotto-Belisol), 4:25:31)
• 7, Steffen Radochla, s.t.
• 21, Jon Aberasturi, s.t.
• 25, Garikoitz Bravo, s.t.
• 51, Pablo Urtasun, s.t.
• 53, Miguel Mínguez, s.t.
• 67, Ricardo Mestre, s.t.
• 70, Juan José Oroz, s.t.
• 94, Robert Vrecer, s.t.

Photo: BCPT