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Ruta del Sol 2017

Ruta del Sol 2017: Wellens takes early break home, Valverde overall winner

At 151.5 kilometres, the last stage in the Ruta del Sol travels on a hilly route to Coín. In rainy conditions Tim Wellens is the best rider of a front group of six, while Alejandro Valverde wins the overall in the Ruta del Sol for the fifth time in his career.

Ruta del Sol 2017: Coquard outsprints pack in Seville, Valverde retains lead

Stage 4 in the Ruta del Sol is played out on a hilly route with a flat finale. On the wide arrival in Seville Bryan Coquard is fastest. Alejandro Valverde is still in the overall lead.

Ruta del Sol 2017: Campenaerts wins ITT, Valverde new leader

The individual time trial in the Ruta del Sol is played out on gently rolling roads in the heart of Andalucia. Victor Campenaerts grabs the win 1 second ahead of Alejandro Valverde, who takes the overall lead.

Ruta del Sol 2017: Pinot takes Queen Stage, Contador new leader

At 179.9 kilometres, the Queen Stage of the Ruta del Sol takes in four ascents to travel to a summit finish after a 5.3 kilometres closing climb at 9.3%. It's there that Contador goes on the attack, yet he is caught in the dying metres of the race by Pinot. The Frenchman wins the stage and Contador takes the leaders jersey.

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