33ª Volta Alentejo / Liberty Seguros: Polish Pawel Bernas (Active Jet) won the stage and the new leader
Pawel Bernas (Active Jet) is assumed as the leading candidate to victory in the "Alentejo" after the victory and become the leader in Santo André.
In addition to the victory of the hall directed by Darius Bigus, highlighting the renewed conquest of the title "King of the Mountain" by Byron Guama (Team Ecuador) and the dismissal of Manuel Cardoso leadership, that in addition to many attacks struggled with physical difficulties, after two yesterday Falls.
Lined departure 165 Runners, the 23 participating teams to meet 143,7 kilometers between Aljustrel and Vila Nova de Santo André.
After several attempts, finally at km 44, gives up the first flight of the day, 37-Joni Branḍo (Efapel) and 168-Mario Salas (Active Jet) to gain some advance to the squad, Rooms have been the first in the Volante goal, in Cercal, with the difference being of 1'40 ". With 61 miles traveled, leave the squad three other men, 6-Joaquim Silva (W52 - Quinta da Sandpaper), 183-Xabier San Lasa (Euskadi РEDP), 192-Artista Bravo (Murias РGroup), eight kilometers then can the junction in front of the race and the difference to be 2'20 ".
In Santiago do Cacém, Bravo is the first to go, but face a mechanical problem loses contact with the group, with the People's Radio / Boavista doing reduce the difference Trail. After Grândola where Mario Salas passes in front, the platoon is to roll compact.
At km 120, Sierra Grandola, counting mountain, won by Bayron Guama (Team Ecuador), for the second consecutive year is sagra "King of the Mountain".
In the final part of the stage, formed in front a group of six units, where James Oram, third overall, is the greatest danger to Manuel Cardoso, but would be Pawel Bernas to attack and get isolated and dethrone Cardoso in the lead.
Pawel Bernas, that can the second win of the season and in Portugal, already had won the 1st stage of the Grand Prix Liberty Seguros, reaching the sixth career victory, said that was a step "very busy, which sought to take advantage at the end of the understanding of the six front ", and when asked about leadership, gave a surprising "is true ? I did not know. Now anything can happen.
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Sunday-March 29, 5Th and final stage
Alcacer do Sal (11h20)-Reguengos de Monsaraz (15h52)- 175,1 kms
MV's: Montemor-o-Novo-44.4 kms, Arraiolos-66.4 kms and Vila Viçosa, 127.4 kms; Pedestrian supply- N4 en route to Estremoz- 95 kms
Teixeira Correia
(journalist)
