Hugh Carthy wins stage one of Vuelta Asturias

British rider Hugh Carthy continues great start to 2016 with solo victory on opening stage of Vuelta Asturias

Hugh Carthy wins stage one of the 2016 Vuelta Asturias

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British rider Hugh Carthy (Caja Rural) won the opening stage of the Vuelta Asturias in Spain on Saturday.

The 21-year-old took a solo victory after attacking with team-mate Sergio Pardilla on the final climb to the line on Alto del Acebo.

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