Michael Albasini won stage 1 of the 2012 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya solo after riding a breakaway most of the day. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com
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Albasini on the Catalunya podium in 2012
Michael Albasini took to the podium after winning stage 1 at the 2012 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com
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Albasini wins at Catalunya
Michael Albasini won stage 1 of the 2012 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya solo after riding a breakaway most of the day. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com
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MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Swiss rider Michael Albasini (GreenEdge) won the first stage of the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya solo Monday after attacking his breakaway partners. Anthony Delaplace (Saur-Sojasun) finished second, at 42 seconds, with Nicolas Edet (Cofidis) third, at 1:14.
“It’s great to get the win,” said Albasini. “The first win with a new team is always very special. I worked hard in the off season. To see this work pay off for me and the team is important.”
The Swiss rider, 31, winner of a stage at the Vuelta a España last year, assumed control of the general classification.
“I realized if I could unload the other guys in the break, I had a good chance of making it to the finish,” said Albasini. “At that point, I wasn’t sure if I could hold off the bunch chasing behind. I had Vittorio Algeri behind me giving me information and willing me onto the finish. I really appreciate the work of the team that put me in the position to win.”
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