The winning solo move
Basque rider, Alex Aranburu perfectly timed finish to win Stage 4 of the Itzulia Basque Country, with Tobias Halland Johannessen at 4 seconds after a chaotic day of racing. The Cofidis rider was the strongest in the uphill run to the line, while Paul Seixas gained time on his general classification rivals.
This was Aranburu’s third win at his home stage race and gave Cofidis their first WordTour win of the season.
“All of my victories in the Basque Country are very special. Yesterday I was very sad and frustrated with myself, but now, I’m delighted. On the climb I tried to drop everyone, but Johannessen was very close, came back on the descent, so I decided to try and rejoin with him. I did well in the finish. When I saw Ion on the right side I was quite surprised, but we know this finish, so it was actually perfect for us.”
-Alex Aranburu