Porte wins Basque tour fifth stage

Richie Porte of Team Sky.

Richie Porte of Team Sky.

Published Apr 5, 2013

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BEASAIN, Spain – Richie Porte of Australia won the fifth and next-to-last stage of the Tour of Basque Country on Friday, moving into second place behind Sky teammate Sergio Henao.

Porte finished the 166-kilometer (103-mile) mountain leg featuring 10 summits between Eibar and Beasain in 4 hours, 40

minutes, 43 seconds.

Last year's winner, Samuel Sanchez, came in second at the head of a group, four seconds off the pace.

Porte and Nairo Quintana are both six seconds behind Henao in the overall standings, with two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador another four seconds behind the Colombian leader.

Saturday's final stage is a 24-kilometre time trial in the town of Beasain. – Sapa-AP

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