Simon Clarke took the 4th stage of the Vuelta a Espana 2012, the 160 km Barakaldo-Estacion de Valdezcaray with a finish line at the end of a climb. The 26-year-old Australian of Orica-GreenEdge beat the German Tony Martin (Omega Pharma Quick Step),waiting the 200 meter sig before strating the sprint. This is his first seasonal win and the second in his career. “ I have been a professional for four years, and this is only my first professional win,” Clarke said. “It’s been a long time coming, and I never imagined it would come in such a big way for me and the team. I couldn’t be any happier.”