Santiago Buitrago won the first stage of the Vuelta a Burgoswhich was disputed over 157 kilometers, with a third category mountain award finish and is the leader.
The day had emotions in bulk, thanks to the escape of JEsús Ezquerra, Xabier Azparren and Diego Sevilla, who left very early.
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The escaped ones got to have more than two minutes difference, but the teams interested in the victory and the first leadership accelerated.
Bahrain had it clear
Bahrain, by the Spanish Mikel Landa and the Colombian Santiago Buitrago He was in charge of organizing the chase, near the end of the fraction.
The theme of the day was to take care of the crosswinds, which are very traditional in the area at this time.
The Colombians Miguel Angel Lopez, Ivan Sosa and Buitrago, who are the top representatives, did their job and kept their positions at the front of the main lot.
Joao Almeida punctured 24 km from the finish line. He is one of those called to fight for the general classification. The escape ended 22 km from the finish.
Bora tries to send men to the front, but Bahrain is the one who gets it all, he didn’t want any surprises that would put Landa in trouble.
Buitrago launched himself on the final climb and managed to crown, is the leader and Bahrain enters Burgos hard.
This Wednesday, second stage, between Vivar del Cid and Villadiego, of 158 kilometers.
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