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17:22 GMT         Day 87 of 90, Season 68    

Fabian Urbani shake-up


  Many climbs, a sunny day and several attacks shaped the race in Volta do São Paulo. One after another, the riders tried to break away from the main group, though no one could succeed.
When the final climb was near, Borussia Milano and Joos Ginneken made sure no one could attack by setting a high tempo in the lead. At the end of the climb, only the strongest climbers were in front. With 1.5 kilometres to go, (Drapeau Noir) launched an attack, which Joos Ginneken (Odfjell Tankers) and Fabian Urbani (Borussia Milano) easily countered.
Yves Munyeshyaka lost Joos Ginneken's wheel when the sprint was launched, and Fabian Urbani had a close sprint with Joos Ginneken. Fabian Urbani was the fastest in the sprint, leaving Joos Ginneken only a few inches behind. Yves Munyeshyaka, who had no power left for the sprint, secured his third place only 3 seconds later.
The climbs today were tough, but I felt good all day, said Fabian Urbani 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 Borussia Milano was proud of his rider today. Fabian Urbani has been training and preparing himself for this race. It's an important victory - both for Fabian Urbani but also for the team.



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Volta do São Paulo
Fabian Urbani
Joos Ginneken
Yves Munyeshyaka