RACE REPORTS: CASTILLA Y LEON STAGE 1: SOBRINA WINS AS ARMSTRONG CRASHES OUT

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RACE REPORTS: CASTILLA Y LEON STAGE 1: SOBRINA WINS AS ARMSTRONG CRASHES OUT
Road Bike Action & AFP
March 23, 2009

Joaquin Sobrino takes stage 1
(Photo: Roberto Bettini)

Spanish rider Joaquin Sobrino of the Burgos Monumental team won the first stage of the Tour of Castilla y Leon cycling race, in which American Lance Armstrong withdrew after suffering a fall. Sobrino covered the 176.3 kilometres between Paredes de Nava and Baltanas in 4 hours, 31 minutes, 12 seconds, the same time as second-placed David Vitoria of Switzerland.

Armstrong, who returned to competitive cycling this year after over three years in retirement, fell along with several other riders about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the finish line.

Spanish media said he is to undergo tests to determine if he has suffered a broken collarbone, which would throw into doubt his participation in this year's Giro d'Italia and Tour de France, in which he hopes to compete for a record eighth title.

Tour of Castilla y Leon March 23-27
Stage 1 - March 23: Paredes De Nava - Baltanás, 176.3km
1. Joaquin Sobrino (ESP) Burgos Monumental 4hr 31min 53sec
2. David Vitoria (SUI) s.t.
3. Jose Joaquin Rojas (ESP) s.t.
4. Ruben Perez (ESP) s.t.
5. Manuel Cardoso (ESP) s.t.

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