Tunja, Colombia – Rock Racing’s Victor Hugo Peña delivered his team’s first win at the 59th Vuelta Pilsen a Colombia, crossing the line solo in Stage 12.

On the final uphill stretch of the mountainous 159 km stage, Peña was part of a four-man break and never looked back. With 400 meters to go it was Peña and Lotería de Boyacá’s Uberlino Mesa in a head to head battle for the win, with Peña pulling away comfortably in the final meters to the finish

“It was important for us to have a big result today and everyone worked extremely hard.” said Peña. “I dedicate this win to my teammates.”

For the Colombian-born Peña, a former yellow jersey wearer at the Tour de France, the win marks his fourth at the Vuelta a Colombia, his last victory in 2008 when he won Stage 7.

Complimenting Peña’s victory for Rock Racing, were fourth and fifth place finishes for teammates Francisco Mancebo and Oscar Sevilla.

Colombia’s epic race continues today with Stage 13, 148 kilometers from Tunja to Bogota. Venezuelan José Rujano maintains the overall lead.

Stage:
1. Victor Peña Rock Racing
2. Uberlino Mesa Loteria de Boyaca
3. Pablo wilches Nectar Cundinamarca
4. Francisco Mancebo Rock Racing
5. Oscar Sevilla Rock Racing

General Classification:
1. José Rujano (Gobernación del Zulia)
2. Freddy Montaña (Boyacá Es Para Vivirla)
3. César Salazar (Lotería del Táchira)
4. Mauricio Ortega (UNE-EPM)
5. Luis F. Laverde (Colombia es Pasión-Café de Colombia)
6. Edwin Parra (Boyacá Es Para Vivirla)
7. Javier González (Lotería de Boyacá)
8. Francisco Colorado (GW Shimano-Chec-Edeq)
9. Giovanni Báez (UNE-EPM)
10. Fernando Camargo (Lotería de Boyacá)
11. Oscar Sevilla (Rock Racing)

Photo Credits: Luis Barbosa - www.ciclismohoy.com