Video: Akerson surprises favorites at La Ruta

Rom Akerson (Specialized) was not on the default list of pre-race favorites for the 19th La Ruta de los Conquistadores, but after two days of solid racing, the Costa Rican is the top challenger for current race leader Todd Wells (Specialized).

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