
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.



