Persistence pays off for Montoya

Paolo Montoya overcame a flat tire on the final stage of La Ruta de los Conquistadores this weekend to defend his overall lead and take the race title on the Carribbean beach in Limon, Costa Rica. It was Montoya's second La Ruta victory.

Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.