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Spain's best put on a show for the locals

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That famous salute made an appearance in Cancun.

That famous salute made an appearance in Cancun. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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Francisco Mancebo (Rock Racing) seemed to be all smiles.

Francisco Mancebo (Rock Racing) seemed to be all smiles. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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Roman Kreuziger (Liquigas) enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere in Cancun.

Roman Kreuziger (Liquigas) enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere in Cancun. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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Rabobank's Oscar Freire during the points race.

Rabobank's Oscar Freire during the points race. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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Alberto Contador en route to the win in the overall standings.

Alberto Contador en route to the win in the overall standings. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) was one of the stars of the show.

Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) was one of the stars of the show. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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You knew where this event was... with the flag to prove it!

You knew where this event was... with the flag to prove it! (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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Alberto Contador took out the event in front of an appreciative audience.

Alberto Contador took out the event in front of an appreciative audience. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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Alberto Contador and some local girls pose for photo ops.

Alberto Contador and some local girls pose for photo ops. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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Three Spaniards, a Czech and a Mexican enjoy the view in Cancun.

Three Spaniards, a Czech and a Mexican enjoy the view in Cancun. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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The podium (l-r): Florenico Ramos, Roman Kreuziger, Alejandro Valverde, Alberto Contador and Oscar Freire.

The podium (l-r): Florenico Ramos, Roman Kreuziger, Alejandro Valverde, Alberto Contador and Oscar Freire. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)
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Michael Rasmussen (Tecos Trek) was diggin' the sunshine in Cancun.

Michael Rasmussen (Tecos Trek) was diggin' the sunshine in Cancun. (Image credit: Gran Premio Cancun)

Results

Time trial
#Rider Name (Country) TeamResult
1Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Caisse d’Epargne0:04:05
2Rubén Plaza (Spa) Liberty0:00:02
3Alberto Contador (Spa) Astana
4Florencio Ramos (Mex) Tecos0:00:03
5Oscar Freire (Spa) Rabobank0:00:05

Points race
#Rider Name (Country) Team
1Alberto Contador (Spa) Astana
2Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Caisse d’Epargne
3Oscar Freire (Spa) Rabobank
4Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Liquigas
5Michael Rasmussen (Den) Tecos

Overall standings
#Rider Name (Country) Team
1Alberto Contador (Spa) Astana
2Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Caisse d’Epargne
3Oscar Freire (Spa) Rabobank
4Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Liquigas
5Florencio Ramos (Mex) Tecos

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