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02:28 GMT         Day 5 of 90, Season 69    

Birk Backe takes Grande Prémio do Barlavento for the second time


  Even though several riders tried to break away, no one managed to keep it going in Grande Prémio do Barlavento. The strongest riders in the peloton stayed together in the leading group. The finishing climb became a secretion of riders, until Birk Backe (Team Unibet) and Zdislav Kyncl (MrSjaakBraak) were alone in the front. As it looked as they were heading for a sprint on the top, Zdislav Kyncl suddenly could follow Birk Backe who climbed the final kilometre alone. The audience cheered as Birk Backe crossed the line with his arms raised high. Zdislav Kyncl came in a little later as second. The third place were terminated by a group of 4 who sprinted a long. Tijl Meulenbergh was fastest in the group, and safely took the third place.
The climbs today were tough, but I felt good all day, said Birk Backe after winning. I loved the ending of the stage. It was when I saw the ending of the route I knew that I could win. It was perfect for me.
The manager of Team Unibet was proud of his rider today. Birk Backe has been training and preparing himself for this race. It's an important victory - both for Birk Backe but also for the team.



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Grande Prémio do Barlavento
Birk Backe
Zdislav Kyncl
Tijl Meulenbergh