Colombia's Sergio Henao
Sergio Henao

Italy’s Diego Rosa claimed the fifth stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Friday as Colombia’s Sergio Henao moved into the overall lead ahead of Saturday’s concluding time-trial.

Astana rider Rosa remained out in front after an early breakaway to complete an impressive solo victory on the 159-kilometre route from Orio to Arrate.

Henao finished second, over three minutes in arrears, alongside Alberto Contador and remains six seconds clear of the Spaniard going into the hilly 16.5-kilometre time-trial around Eibar.

Dutchman Wilco Kelderman surrendered the yellow jersey after finishing outside the top 10 to tumble over a minute off the pace. 

Results from the Tour of the Basque Country fifth and penultimate stage, a 159km ride from Orio to Arrate on Friday:

1. Diego Rosa (ITA/AST) 4hr 19min 15sec, 2. Sergio Henao (COL/SKY) at 3:13sec, 3. Alberto Contador (ESP/TIN) 3:13, 4. Joaquin Rodriguez (ESP/KAT) 3:15, 5. Thibaut Pinot (FRA/FDJ) 3:15, 6. Samuel Sanchez (ESP/BMC) 3:41, 7. Nairo Quintana (COL/MOV) 3:42, 8. Lawson Craddock (USA/CAN) 3:57, 9. Rui Costa (POR/LAM) 4:15, 10. Serge Pauwels (BEL/DDT) 4:15.

Overall standings

1. Sergio Henao (COL/SKY) 22hr 15min 24sec, 2. Alberto Contador (ESP/TIN) at 0:06s, 3. Thibaut Pinot (FRA/FDJ) 0:10, 4. Joaquin Rodriguez (ESP/KAT) 0:12, 5. Samuel Sanchez (ESP/BMC) 0:31, 6. Nairo Quintana (COL/MOV) 0:38, 7. Lawson Craddock (USA/CAN) 1:00, 8. Wilco Kelderman (NED/LNL) 1:07, 9. Rui Costa (POR/LAM) 1:09, 10. Sébastien Reichenbach (SWI/FDJ) 1:11.

– Agence France-Presse

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