South African Damon Fouchee placed 12th on stage one of the Vuelta al Besaya in Renedo de Piélagos yesterday.
Fouchee launched an attack on Alberto Contador’s junior team, who dominated the tour last year, in the final 10km and managed to cross the line in 12th.
The 99.7km first stage was won by Spain’s Pablo Garcia Frances, with Jorge Gutierrez Gonzalez second and Juan Ayuso Pesquera third.
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South African Damon Fouchee (far left) placed 12th on stage one of the Vuelta al Besaya yesterday. Photo: Supplied
Stage one (99.7km)
1. Pablo Garcia Frances (ESP) 2:22:07
2. Jorge Gutierrez Gonzalez (ESP)
3. Juan Ayuso Pesquera (ESP)
4. Raul Garcia Pierna (ESP)
5. Jorge Gonzalez Segurado (ESP)
6. Alvaro Robles Igual (ESP)
7. Gerard Bofill Xucla (ESP)
8. Pablo Gutierrez Fernancez (ESP)
9. Pablo Uria Iglesias (ESP)
10. Arnau Gilabert Vilaplana (ESP)
*Selected
12. Damon Fouchee (RSA)
112. Matthew Fortuin (RSA)
113. Benino Hans (RSA)
General classification
1. Pablo Garcia Frances (ESP) 2:22:07
2. Jorge Gutierrez Gonzalez (ESP)
3. Juan Ayuso Pesquera (ESP)
4. Raul Garcia Pierna (ESP)
5. Jorge Gonzalez Segurado (ESP)
6. Alvaro Robles Igual (ESP)
7. Gerard Bofill Xucla (ESP)
8. Pablo Gutierrez Fernancez (ESP)
9. Pablo Uria Iglesias (ESP)
10. Arnau Gilabert Vilaplana (ESP)
*Selected
12. Damon Fouchee (RSA)
112. Matthew Fortuin (RSA)
113. Benino Hans (RSA)
