Magallanes wins Mexican tour opener

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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

Results

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GC after stage 1:

1. Juan Pablo Magallanes  Selección Nacional Telmex   in 2:23:35 

2. Francesco Rivera    Amica Chips –Knauf      s.t. 

3. Denis Bertolini    Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni   at 58 secs 

4. Karl Menzies      Ouch presented by Maxxis    at 58 sec 

5. Jackson Rodríguez    Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni  at 58 secs 

 

Most Combative

1. Francesco Rivera    Amica Chips?Knauf    10 points 

2. Juan Pablo Magallanes  Selección Nacional Telmex  6 points 

3. Luis Fernando Macías   Selección Nacional Telmex  2 points 

3. Epifanio Cortés    Arenas Tlaxcala    2 points 

 

Mountain:
 
1. Juan Pablo Magallanes  Selección Nacional Telmex  8 points 

2. Francesco Rivera    Amica Chips?Knauf    7 points 

3. David Tanner      Rock Racing      6 points