Giro di Lombardia

['Dale]

He has pulled away, while the many fans on this climb cheer him on.

['Dale]

Gilbert is struggling to hang on to the small chase group, falling back as they hit the steepest part of the climb.

['Dale]

Dan Martin passes Valverde to lead the chase. Three in that group now.

['Dale]

8.6km to go, and Rodriguez has a nice lead.

['Dale]

Well 9 secs

['Dale]

It is flat from here on to the finish line.

['Dale]

J Rod looks back to see if anyone is in sight. But Valverde is too far back.

['Dale]

Less than 3km to go now.

['Dale]

Last kilometer for the Katusha rider!

['Dale]

Around a roundabout and over a long bridge.....

['Dale]

One more look back, just to be sure, a few more cuves and finally he can rejoice.

['Dale]

He has plenty of time to raise his arms in triumph, with of course a huge smile.

Edited October 6, 2013 by ' Dale

['Dale]

Valverde takes third place, with Majka second. Martin either had a mechanical or is crahsed. He crosses the finish line almost togehter with a Belkin rider.

['Dale]

J Rod has proven himself to be really consistent this season with several podiums, both in Grand Tours and one day races.

 

A rare feat!

Edited October 6, 2013 by ' Dale

['Dale]

Oh man

 

Now time to read tons of transfer news and Cookson's new actions as UCI head dude...

 

It is the off-season, eh?

 

 

BRING ON THE TOUR DOWN UNDER

[T-Bob]

Looks like with Froome out and J-rod winning he's wrapped up another No1 rider for the year.