Bettini Wins Again As Valverde Drops Out Of Contention In Tour of Spain
SUANCES, Spain, Sept 11, 2008 (AFP) - Quick Step’s reigning world champion, Paolo Bettini of Italy, claimed his second victory from this year’s Tour of Spain by winning the 12th stage here Thursday.
Spaniard Egoi Martinez of Euskaltel retained the race leader’s gold jersey after the 186.4 km race between Burgos and here which saw title contender Alejandro Valverde lose time in the overall standings.
Valverde started the day in fourth overall at a minute behind Martinez but dropped out of the top ten to 11th at 4:19 adrift.
Bettini launched a late attack on the hilly finish to the line to beat compatriot Davide Rebellin, of Gerolsteiner, to victory.
It was the Italian’s second win of the race after his victory on stage six.
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