Almeida claims Tour of the Basque Country with stage six triumph

The Portuguese UAE Team Emirates rider started the day with a 30-second lead on Soudal–Quick-Step's Max Schachmann, who came third overall, behind Mas, who fought his way to second. "It was incredible to win that last stage, my team worked so hard for me," said Almeida. "It was a very good race for me in every way. We played all our cards and we played them well. "To be able to win like this was the perfect way to finish what's been a great race for me so I'm really, really happy." In the gruelling sixth and final stage...