Colombian rider from Ineos-Grenadiers Daniel Felipe Martinez won the 4th stage of the Tour of the Basque Country in a sprint on Thursday in Zamudio, ahead of Julian Alaphilippe (Quick-Step), who again failed to take off the yellow jersey. in Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma).
The double French world champion, already surprised by Pello Bilbao the day before, once again finished second on the line, after having unsuccessfully tried to escape on the climb of Vivero, twenty kilometers from the finish.
This is the first victory of the season in a World Tour race for Martinez, who finished second in the 7th stage of Paris-Nice at the Col de Turini on March 12.
The Italian Diego Ulissi (UAE Emirates) took third place in the stage.
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