Santiago Buitrago marked Bahrain Victorious' first win of 2025 during the Volta a Valenciana, clinching victory at the Alto de Partegat. After sitting behind teammate Pello Bilbao, who finished eight seconds later, Buitrago launched a decisive move in the final kilometer. João Almeida of UAE Team Emirates-XRG took third, trailing by 13 seconds. Despite losing significant time in the team time trial, Buitrago's performance strengthened Bahrain's position as they prepare for upcoming challenging stages.
Santiago Buitrago clinched Bahrain Victorious' first victory of 2025 at Volta a Valenciana, overtaking teammate Pello Bilbao at the finish.
Buitrago's strategic riding allowed him to catch and surpass Bilbao in the final moments of the race.
Bilbao, despite finishing second, managed to recover ground for Bahrain Victorious against their rivals after losing time in the opening team time trial.
The stage two race format featured significant climbs that fostered aggressive tactics, altering the dynamics of the leader boards.
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