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Magallanes wins Mexican tour opener

By VeloNews.com
Published: Mar. 1, 2009

Juan Pablo Magallanes of Mexico’s national squad won the opening stage of the Vuelta Mexico-TelMex, outsprinting his fellow breakaway companion, Francesco Rivera (Amica Chips Knauf).

The two left the field early in the day, building up to a lead of 4:15 before being reeled back over the final lap of a nine-kilometer circuit in Lunes del Cerro, in the province of Oaxaca.

The race is enjoying wide fan support after its resurrection following a ten-year absence. Crowds turned out in force to see the opening stage contested on a circuit that featured a tough 1.8km climb and even a stretch of cobbles through the start/finish area.

Stage Results - Vuelta Mexico

1. Juan Pablo Magallanes (Mex) Mexican National, 93.6km in 2:23:35 (39.11kph)
2. Francesco Rivera (Ita) Amica Chips Knauf, same time
3. Denis Bertolini (Ita)Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli, at 0:58
4. Karl Menzies (Aus) OUCH - Maxxis, at 0:58
5. Jackson Rodriguez (Ven) Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli, at 0:58
6. Edgardo Lugo (Mex) Region 3 Estado, at 0:58
7. Joaquin Sobrino (Spa) Burgos Monumental, at 0:58
8. Cesar Vaquera (Mex) Orven, at 0:58
9. Daniel Holloway (USA) U.S. National, at 0:58
10. David Vitoria (Swi) Rock Racing, at 0:58