Martin defends GC position – Volta a Catalunya, stage 6
Race report from Johnny Weltz
Once again it was a fast start. We started with 10km on flat roads then a bumby ride inland where a lot of attacks went off but with no fruit. Once the climbs started there was a big crash where Cozza was involved — later he had to pack it in because of a muscle cramp . He was ok after the stage.
No serious brake went until 50km to go where a strong group of six riders took off. There was one rider in there who was up there on GC, so they didn’t get a lot of time. After the field brought the break close the sprinter’s teams took over and drilled the last bit in. It turned out to a bunch sprint where Thor won again.
Dan had another good day and didn’t have any problem being where he had to be the whole day.
Team Garmin-Slipstream, stage 6 results
1. Thor Hushovd
13. Martijn Maaskant
38. Dan Martin
44. Timmy Duggan
55. Christian Meier
78. Svein Tuft
145. Mike Friedman +12.52
Team Garmin-Slipstream, GC results
1. Alejandro Valverde 21h45.19
2. Dan Martin +0.15
39. Christian Meier +9.59
59. Timmy Duggan +21.35
117. Svein Tuft +44.41
126. Martijn Maaskant +47.29
145. Mike Friedman +1.12.31
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Another Good Day at the office Guys !
Not quite the Day for Dan to launch an attack on Valverde UNFORTUNATELY ! Hope the Legs have loosened up Stephen Payed the Price for yesterdays efforts Today ? Still allways go down Fighting !!
Anthony C Lincolnshire England
Well done ! well deserved .. a natural talent
Hope u are riding the Tour de France for your teams sake – a stage win would NOT be beyond you – I think u should have won the Volta a Catalunya .. u use talent certain others use different methods
Again WELL DONE
Nice jersey ..