The Belkin Pro Cycling team made a collective push in the Vuelta a España's fourth stage today. Racing to Fisterra, or end of the world, Luis León Sánchez shot free and Bauke Mollema followed up with an uphill sprint to fifth place.
Daniel Moreno (Katusha) won the stage and Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) reclaimed the overall lead. Mollema sits 13th overall and Laurens ten Dam 18th.
After the race, the Belkin trio ten Dam, Mollema and Sánchez commented on the events of the day.
Laurens ten Dam:
"It was a tough day, we went fast all day. It was harder than the other days, but even still, I felt good first on the steep climb and then on the finishing ramp. Maybe I was a little too far back in the hectic final, losing six seconds, but hopefully I'm good in the big mountains to improve in the GC."
Bauke Mollema:
"I did a good sprint. I came from a bit too far out but I'm satisfied with the result. I like finishes like this, I'm pretty fast on short climbs. "It is always good to have someone in the front. After the steep climb, Luis León went away with the other guys and allowed us to patrol the group. It was good."
Luis León Sánchez:
"It was a good feeling to get away in that small group after the steep climb, but with only six riders it was hard to stay away and win the stage. It's ok and there are many more chances to come. What I did, today, though helped take the pressure off of Laurens and Bauke for the final climb."
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