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Phillipe Gilbert of Omega Pharma – Lotto takes the stage and moves into the overall race lead, while young American standout Tejay Van Garderen sits fourth in the overall.

In today’s Vuelta a Espana news, surprise win for Hutarovich, temps affect Cavendish and others, crash cools Bos’ chances and other racing news….

Française des Jeux rider Hutarovich, in fine form after a stage win at the Tour of Poland earlier this month, produced a late burst to steal victory from under the Manxman’s nose.

The start order and times for the Stage 1 Team Time Trial at the Vuelta a Espana have been announced

The final stage of the Tour du Limousin ran 180.8kms from Ambazac to Limoges. While an inevitable early break did indeed form, it was reeled back as the peloton faced the concluding four laps of the course. Cervelo seemed most assertive on the day, leading the chase to bring the break back in, then having their young sprinter Davide Appollonio launch a bold solo attack on the last climb with just 2kms to go. This attack proved to be successful, giving the Italian his first ever professional …

Russian rider Alexander Bocharov (Katusha) won the third stage of the Tour du Limousin contested over 191.5 km between Uzerche and Mansac in Corrèze.

RadioShack’s Haimar Zubeldia took the overall victory in the Tour de l’Ain on Saturday by the slimmest of margins over second-place finisher and stage winner Wouter Poels.

Maxime Bouet won today’s third stage of the Tour de l’Ain between Montmerle-sur-Saone and Arbent.

Romain Feillu (Vacansoleil) won the sprint over his countrymen Steve Chainel (Bbox Bouygues Telecom), Tony Gallopin (Cofidis) and Nacer Bouhanni (Francaise des Jeux) in Thursday’s second stage of the Tour de l’Ain

Frenchman Stephane Poulhies (Saur Sojasun) won the sprint Wednesday in the second stage of the Tour de l’Ain ahead of Romain Feillu.