2010 Tour de Romandie
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The 2010 Tour de Romandie
(64th Edition) cycling road race started on 27 April and finished on 2 May in Switzerland
. It was the 6th event in the 2010 UCI ProTour
, and the 13th event in the World Calendar
. The race winner had been declared as Alejandro Valverde
, who won the final stage to take the race by 11 seconds. However, some four weeks after the end of the race the UCI placed Valverde under a two year suspension for his involvement in the 2006 Operación Puerto doping case
, which was backdated to, and involved removal of all his results since, 1 January 2010. Simon Špilak
was thus promoted to winner of the event.
champion, Roman Kreuziger
or as well as fellow teammate Ivan Basso
. Denis Menchov
of Russia
is also a favourite.
While not a favourite to win overall, local Alexandre Moos
has a lot going for him as this will be his 12th and final Tour de Romandie
.
. They are:
to Lausanne, 4.3 km (2.7 mi) (ITT
)
This short course took in the beautiful, historic village of Porrentruy. Classics fans were pleased to hear there is a 400 metres cobbled section.
to Fleurier
, 175.6 km (109.1 mi)
A hilly stage in the Jura mountains north of Lake Neuchatel. Two category 1 climbs and a category 2 – and a few other bumps along the way. Although the last 10 km are downhill, the course may be well suited to a break-away.
Peter Sagan
– the up and coming young cyclist claimed the victory in the sprint. It was his third victory of the season. The win put him in first place overall as he was just 0.92 seconds behind the previous leader, Marco Pinotti
. Sagan
was pleased with the win, but pledged his loyalty to team leader Roman Kreuziger
. According to Cycling News, Sagan said,
Sprinter Mark Cavendish
could not hang in the mountains and was dropped from the peloton
with 45 km to go. Had he not, a victory would have helped teammate Marco Pinotti
remain in the leaders jersey.
|General Classification after Stage 1
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to Fleurier, 171.8 km (106.8 mi)
This stage looks to be for the sprinters. The course will pass through Fribourg
twice before a flat finish. Although two category one climbs are listed they are tiny. The course will climb twice the locally famous and steep cobbled climb "Lorette." Anyone hoping to foil the sprinters will need to attack here.
|General Classification after Stage 2
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to Moudon, 23.4 km (14.5 mi)(ITT
)
It’s a short time trial but the first 7 kilometres are uphill at around 4%.
to Châtel-Saint-Denis
, 157.9 km (98.1 mi)
For the first time in more than 40 years, Romandie will have a stage finish in France
. Starting in Vevey
(Switzerland), the route will pass UCI headquarters in Aigle
before turning up into the French Alps climbing the Categorie 1 "Pas de Morgins."
The top of the climb is the Swiss / French border. The final climb – the Categorie 1 Col du Corbier – is 6 km at roughly 8% – not easy. And while the summit is 20+ km from the finish, the last 17 kilometres are a gradual uphill.
Before this stage Mark Cavendish winner of stage 2, was withdrawn by his team for his two fingered celebration after victory.
|General Classification after Stage 4
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to Sion, 121.8 km (75.7 mi)
The "Queen" stage. It’s very short, but has three very difficult climbs.
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Tour de Romandie
The Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs in the Romandie region, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling....
(64th Edition) cycling road race started on 27 April and finished on 2 May in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. It was the 6th event in the 2010 UCI ProTour
2010 UCI ProTour
The 2010 UCI ProTour is the sixth series of the UCI ProTour: a series of 16 races in which the ProTour teams, considered the elite teams of the sport, participate alongside a number of invited "wildcard" teams. As in 2009, there is no competitive element to the ProTour of itself, but all its events...
, and the 13th event in the World Calendar
2010 UCI World Ranking
The 2010 UCI World Ranking was the second edition of the ranking system launched by the International Cycling Union in 2009. The series started with the Tour Down Under's opening stage on 19 January, and consisted of 13 stage races and 13 one-day races, culminating in the Giro di Lombardia on 16...
. The race winner had been declared as Alejandro Valverde
Alejandro Valverde
Alejandro Valverde Belmonte is a Spanish road racing cyclist currently under suspension. He last rode for UCI ProTour team . Valverde's biggest wins have been the 2009 Vuelta a España, the Liège–Bastogne–Liège in 2006, 2008 and 2006 UCI ProTour series championship...
, who won the final stage to take the race by 11 seconds. However, some four weeks after the end of the race the UCI placed Valverde under a two year suspension for his involvement in the 2006 Operación Puerto doping case
Operación Puerto doping case
Operación Puerto is the code name of a Spanish Police operation against the doping network of Doctor Eufemiano Fuentes, started in May 2006, which resulted in a scandal that involved several of the world most famous cyclists at the time.Media attention has focused on the small number of...
, which was backdated to, and involved removal of all his results since, 1 January 2010. Simon Špilak
Simon Špilak
Simon Špilak is a Slovenian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .-Palmares:2004...
was thus promoted to winner of the event.
Pre-Race Favourites
2010 pre-race favourites included 20092009 Tour de Romandie
The 2009 Tour de Romandie cycling road race started on 28 April and finished on 3 May in Switzerland. It was the 6th event in the 2009 UCI ProTour, and the 12th event in the World Calendar....
champion, Roman Kreuziger
Roman Kreuziger
Roman Kreuziger is a Czech professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team . Kreuziger is an all-rounder, with climbing and time trial abilities, becoming a contender for the General Classification of stage races...
or as well as fellow teammate Ivan Basso
Ivan Basso
Ivan Basso is an Italian professional road bicycle racer who is currently racing with UCI ProTeam . Basso, nicknamed Ivan the Terrible, is among the best mountain riders in the professional field in the 21st century, and is considered one of the strongest stage race riders...
. Denis Menchov
Denis Menchov
Denis Nikolayevich Menchov , born 25 January 1978 in Oryol, is a professional Russian road bicycle racer for . He is a general classification rider and a climber. In 2005 he won the Vuelta a España, which he won for a second time in 2007...
of Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
is also a favourite.
While not a favourite to win overall, local Alexandre Moos
Alexandre Moos
Alexandre Moos is a Swiss professional road bicycle racer, currently riding for BMC Mountain Biking Team. Previously a member of the better-known BMC Racing Team, Moos switched to being a mountain bike specialist in 2011, as the Racing Team brought in several new members from other road teams.-...
has a lot going for him as this will be his 12th and final Tour de Romandie
Tour de Romandie
The Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs in the Romandie region, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling....
.
Teams
There are 20 teams for the 2010 Tour de RomandieTour de Romandie
The Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs in the Romandie region, in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. It began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling....
. They are:
Prologue
27 April 2010 – LausanneLausanne
Lausanne is a city in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of Vaud. The seat of the district of Lausanne, the city is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva . It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura mountains to its north-west...
to Lausanne, 4.3 km (2.7 mi) (ITT
Individual time trial
An individual time trial is a road bicycle race in which cyclists race alone against the clock . There are also track-based time trials where riders compete in velodromes, and team time trials...
)
This short course took in the beautiful, historic village of Porrentruy. Classics fans were pleased to hear there is a 400 metres cobbled section.
Prologue results
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General Classification after Prologue
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Stage 1
28 April 2010 – PorrentruyPorrentruy
Porrentruy is a Swiss municipality and seat of the district of the same name located in the canton of Jura.-Geography:The municipality lies on both sides of the Allaine River, in Ajoie at the foot of the Jura Mountains on the north...
to Fleurier
Fleurier
Fleurier was a municipality in the district of Val-de-Travers in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, the former municipalities of Boveresse, Buttes, Couvet, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice and Travers merged to form Val-de-Travers.The Nobel...
, 175.6 km (109.1 mi)
A hilly stage in the Jura mountains north of Lake Neuchatel. Two category 1 climbs and a category 2 – and a few other bumps along the way. Although the last 10 km are downhill, the course may be well suited to a break-away.
Peter Sagan
Peter Sagan
Peter Sagan is a Slovak professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team . Sagan had a successful junior mountain bike racing career, winning the Junior World Championship in 2008, before moving to road racing....
– the up and coming young cyclist claimed the victory in the sprint. It was his third victory of the season. The win put him in first place overall as he was just 0.92 seconds behind the previous leader, Marco Pinotti
Marco Pinotti
Marco Pinotti is an Italian road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam . Pinotti is a specialist of individual time trial, in which he is a five-time Italian Time Trial Champion ....
. Sagan
Peter Sagan
Peter Sagan is a Slovak professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team . Sagan had a successful junior mountain bike racing career, winning the Junior World Championship in 2008, before moving to road racing....
was pleased with the win, but pledged his loyalty to team leader Roman Kreuziger
Roman Kreuziger
Roman Kreuziger is a Czech professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team . Kreuziger is an all-rounder, with climbing and time trial abilities, becoming a contender for the General Classification of stage races...
. According to Cycling News, Sagan said,
Sprinter Mark Cavendish
Mark Cavendish
Mark Cavendish MBE is a Manx professional road racing cyclist who rides for UCI ProTeam until the end of this season when the team is dissolved. He will join Team Sky at the start of the 2012 season...
could not hang in the mountains and was dropped from the peloton
Peloton
The peloton , field, bunch or pack is the large main group of riders in a road bicycle race. Riders in a group save energy by riding close near other riders...
with 45 km to go. Had he not, a victory would have helped teammate Marco Pinotti
Marco Pinotti
Marco Pinotti is an Italian road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam . Pinotti is a specialist of individual time trial, in which he is a five-time Italian Time Trial Champion ....
remain in the leaders jersey.
Stage 1 results
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Stage 2
29 April 2010 – FribourgFribourg
Fribourg is the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg and the district of Sarine. It is located on both sides of the river Saane/Sarine, on the Swiss plateau, and is an important economic, administrative and educational center on the cultural border between German and French Switzerland...
to Fleurier, 171.8 km (106.8 mi)
This stage looks to be for the sprinters. The course will pass through Fribourg
Fribourg
Fribourg is the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg and the district of Sarine. It is located on both sides of the river Saane/Sarine, on the Swiss plateau, and is an important economic, administrative and educational center on the cultural border between German and French Switzerland...
twice before a flat finish. Although two category one climbs are listed they are tiny. The course will climb twice the locally famous and steep cobbled climb "Lorette." Anyone hoping to foil the sprinters will need to attack here.
Stage 2 results
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Stage 3
30 April 2010 – MoudonMoudon
Moudon is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It was the seat of the district of Moudon and is now in the Broye-Vully district.-History:...
to Moudon, 23.4 km (14.5 mi)(ITT
Individual time trial
An individual time trial is a road bicycle race in which cyclists race alone against the clock . There are also track-based time trials where riders compete in velodromes, and team time trials...
)
It’s a short time trial but the first 7 kilometres are uphill at around 4%.
Stage 3 results
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General Classification after Stage 3
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Stage 4
1 May 2010 – VeveyVevey
Vevey is a town in Switzerland in the canton Vaud, on the north shore of Lake Geneva, near Lausanne.It was the seat of the district of the same name until 2006, and is now part of the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District...
to Châtel-Saint-Denis
Châtel-Saint-Denis
Châtel-Saint-Denis is a municipality and district capital of the district of Veveyse in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.The bog and Lac de Lussy are a nature preserve.-External links:* /...
, 157.9 km (98.1 mi)
For the first time in more than 40 years, Romandie will have a stage finish in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Starting in Vevey
Vevey
Vevey is a town in Switzerland in the canton Vaud, on the north shore of Lake Geneva, near Lausanne.It was the seat of the district of the same name until 2006, and is now part of the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District...
(Switzerland), the route will pass UCI headquarters in Aigle
Aigle
Aigle is the capital of the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The town has a population of 8,100 people.The name of this municipality in French means eagle.-Geography:...
before turning up into the French Alps climbing the Categorie 1 "Pas de Morgins."
The top of the climb is the Swiss / French border. The final climb – the Categorie 1 Col du Corbier – is 6 km at roughly 8% – not easy. And while the summit is 20+ km from the finish, the last 17 kilometres are a gradual uphill.
Before this stage Mark Cavendish winner of stage 2, was withdrawn by his team for his two fingered celebration after victory.
Stage 4 results
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Stage 5
2 May 2010 – SionSion, Switzerland
Sion is the capital of the Swiss canton of Valais. it had a population of .Landmarks include the Basilique de Valère and Château de Tourbillon. Sion has an airfield for civilian and military use, which, because of its location in a valley, causes a reasonable amount of noise pollution. FC Sion...
to Sion, 121.8 km (75.7 mi)
The "Queen" stage. It’s very short, but has three very difficult climbs.
Stage 5 results
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General classification
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| 2 | + 10" | ||
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| 4 | + 31" | ||
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| 10 | + 1' 59" |
Sprints classification
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| 3 | 6 pts | ||
| 4 | 6 pts | ||
| 5 | 6 pts |
Mountain classification
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| 3 | 18 pts | ||
| 4 | 16 pts | ||
| 5 | 14 pts |
Youth classification
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Jersey progress
| Stage | Winner | General Classification |
Mountain Grand Prix |
Sprints Classification |
Youth Classification |
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| P | Marco Pinotti Marco Pinotti Marco Pinotti is an Italian road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam . Pinotti is a specialist of individual time trial, in which he is a five-time Italian Time Trial Champion .... |
Marco Pinotti Marco Pinotti Marco Pinotti is an Italian road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam . Pinotti is a specialist of individual time trial, in which he is a five-time Italian Time Trial Champion .... |
Not Awarded | Not Awarded | Peter Sagan Peter Sagan Peter Sagan is a Slovak professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team . Sagan had a successful junior mountain bike racing career, winning the Junior World Championship in 2008, before moving to road racing.... |
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| 1 | Peter Sagan Peter Sagan Peter Sagan is a Slovak professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team . Sagan had a successful junior mountain bike racing career, winning the Junior World Championship in 2008, before moving to road racing.... |
Peter Sagan Peter Sagan Peter Sagan is a Slovak professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTour team . Sagan had a successful junior mountain bike racing career, winning the Junior World Championship in 2008, before moving to road racing.... |
Thibaut Pinot Thibaut Pinot Thibaut Pinot is a French professional road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental team .- Palmarès :2007... |
Chad Beyer Chad Beyer Chad Beyer is an American professional racing cyclist riding for the . He won the green sprinters jersey at the 2010 Tour de Romandie.-References:... |
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| 2 | Mark Cavendish Mark Cavendish Mark Cavendish MBE is a Manx professional road racing cyclist who rides for UCI ProTeam until the end of this season when the team is dissolved. He will join Team Sky at the start of the 2012 season... |
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| 3 | Richie Porte Richie Porte Richard "Richie" Porte is an Australian professional road bicycle racer on . In his first year in the UCI Pro Tour, Porte has been a consistent performer in the General classification at several stage races.... |
Michael Rogers | Artem Ovechkin Artem Ovechkin Artem Ovechkin is a Russian professional road bicycle racer who rides for UCI ProTour team .- Palmares :*2007*2008*2009*2010-References:*... |
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| 4 | Simon Špilak Simon Špilak Simon Špilak is a Slovenian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .-Palmares:2004... |
Simon Špilak Simon Špilak Simon Špilak is a Slovenian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .-Palmares:2004... |
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| 5 | Alejandro Valverde Alejandro Valverde Alejandro Valverde Belmonte is a Spanish road racing cyclist currently under suspension. He last rode for UCI ProTour team . Valverde's biggest wins have been the 2009 Vuelta a España, the Liège–Bastogne–Liège in 2006, 2008 and 2006 UCI ProTour series championship... |
Alejandro Valverde Alejandro Valverde Alejandro Valverde Belmonte is a Spanish road racing cyclist currently under suspension. He last rode for UCI ProTour team . Valverde's biggest wins have been the 2009 Vuelta a España, the Liège–Bastogne–Liège in 2006, 2008 and 2006 UCI ProTour series championship... |
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Alejandro Valverde Alejandro Valverde Alejandro Valverde Belmonte is a Spanish road racing cyclist currently under suspension. He last rode for UCI ProTour team . Valverde's biggest wins have been the 2009 Vuelta a España, the Liège–Bastogne–Liège in 2006, 2008 and 2006 UCI ProTour series championship... |
Thibaut Pinot Thibaut Pinot Thibaut Pinot is a French professional road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental team .- Palmarès :2007... |
Chad Beyer Chad Beyer Chad Beyer is an American professional racing cyclist riding for the . He won the green sprinters jersey at the 2010 Tour de Romandie.-References:... |
Simon Špilak Simon Špilak Simon Špilak is a Slovenian professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam .-Palmares:2004... |
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