2009 Giro di Lombardia
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The 2009 Giro di Lombardia was the 103rd edition of this single day road bicycle racing
monument race, colloquially known as the "Race of the Falling Leaves". The event was scheduled for the 17 October 2009. It was the final event of the 2009 UCI World Ranking
and the final major event of the 2009 road racing season
. For the third consecutive year, the race was 242 kilometres long and depart from Varese
to its finish in Como
.
Notable features of this race include the fact that it is run around picturesque Lake Como in Northern Italy and includes the Madonna del Ghisallo
climb (511m of elevation gain). At the top of this climb sits the shrine of Madonna del Ghisallo (the patron saint of cyclists) that contains a large amount of cycling memorabilia.
Road bicycle racing
Road bicycle racing is a bicycle racing sport held on roads, using racing bicycles. The term "road racing" is usually applied to events where competing riders start simultaneously with the winner being the first to the line at the end of the course .Historically, the most...
monument race, colloquially known as the "Race of the Falling Leaves". The event was scheduled for the 17 October 2009. It was the final event of the 2009 UCI World Ranking
2009 UCI World Ranking
The 2009 UCI World Ranking is the first edition of the ranking system launched by the International Cycling Union , replacing the rankings previously part of the UCI ProTour. The series started with the Tour Down Under's opening stage on 20 January, and consists of 13 stage races and 11 one-day...
and the final major event of the 2009 road racing season
2009 in road cycling
In 2009 a number of prominent riders returned to professional cycling. Ivan Basso, Floyd Landis and Michele Scarponi had finished a suspension. Bjorn Leukemans was without a team for over a year due to doping-related allegations, which were proven to be ungrounded...
. For the third consecutive year, the race was 242 kilometres long and depart from Varese
Varese
Varese is a town and comune in north-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 55 km north of Milan.It is the capital of the Province of Varese. The hinterland or urban part of the city is called Varesotto.- Geography :...
to its finish in Como
Como
Como is a city and comune in Lombardy, Italy.It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como....
.
Notable features of this race include the fact that it is run around picturesque Lake Como in Northern Italy and includes the Madonna del Ghisallo
Madonna del Ghisallo
Madonna del Ghisallo is a hill in Magreglio, close to Lake Como in Italy. It is named after a legendary Marian apparition.According to the legend, the Medieval count Ghisallo was being attacked by bandits when he saw an image of Virgin Mary at a shrine. He ran to it and was saved from the robbers...
climb (511m of elevation gain). At the top of this climb sits the shrine of Madonna del Ghisallo (the patron saint of cyclists) that contains a large amount of cycling memorabilia.
General standings
October 17, 2009, 242 km:| Cyclist | Team | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5h 43' 46" | ||
| 2 | s.t. | ||
| 3 | + 4" | ||
| 4 | s.t. | ||
| 5 | s.t. | ||
| 6 | s.t. | ||
| 7 | s.t. | ||
| 8 | s.t. | ||
| 9 | s.t. | ||
| 10 | s.t. |
External links
- Giro di Lombardia, La GazzettaLa Gazzetta dello SportLa Gazzetta dello Sport is an Italian newspaper dedicated to coverage of various sports. It was first published on April 3, 1896, allowing it to cover the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens...
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