Paulinho disappointed after missing out on Vuelta victory

Sergio Paulinho (RadioShack) in the day's main break.

Sergio Paulinho (RadioShack) in the day's main break. (Image credit: Sirotti)

As Sergio Paulinho (RadioShack) stopped to take a drink after crossing the Vuelta a Espana finish line in Noja, stage 18 winner Francesco Gavazzi (Lampre-ISD) came back the other way, heading to the podium to collect the cheers, the flowers and the kisses from the podium girls.

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