Ion Izagirre wins overall as Adam Yates takes thrilling final stage victory at Tour of the Basque Country

Daring move by Astana brings general classification victory for Astana's local rider Ion Izagirre

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A brave attack in the closing 3.5km saw Adam Yates take victory in the final stage at the 59th edition of the Tour of the Basque Country on Saturday.

Despite a concerted chase, the British rider managed to hold on ahead of Dan Martin (UAE Team Emirates), with the Astana’s Jakob Fuglsang in third.

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