Hivert Wins Again As Valverde Remains In Lead At Tour of Andalusia

MADRID, Feb 19, 2013 (AFP) - Frenchman Jonathan Hivert, of the Sojasun team, followed up his victory in Monday's first stage by winning the second stage of the Tour of Andalusia on Tuesday. The 27-year-old once again prevailed in a sprint, this time from American Tyler Farrar and Italy's Francesco Lasca, at the end of the 194.2km ride from Trebujena to Montilla. In the overall … [Read more...]

Hivert Wins Stage, Valverde Retains Overall Lead At Tour of Andalusia

Vuelta a AndalucĂ­a

MADRID, Feb 18, 2013 (AFP) - Frenchman Jonathan Hivert won the first stage of the Tour of Andalusia on Monday, a 164km ride from San Fernando to Ubrique. The 27-year-old - who is in top form having won France's first professional race of the season the Etoile de Besseges in early February - prevailed in a sprint finish ahead of Spaniard Alejandro Valverde and Dutchman Bauke Mollema. … [Read more...]