2010 Tour de Romandie

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2010 UCI World Ranking, race 13 of 26
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Race details
Dates27 April–2 May 2010
Stages5 + Prologue
Distance654.8 km (406.9 mi)
Results
Jersey yellow.svg WinnerFlag of Slovenia.svg  Simon Špilak  (SLO) (Lampre–Farnese Vini)
  SecondFlag of Russia.svg  Denis Menchov  (RUS) (Rabobank)
  ThirdFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Rogers  (AUS) (Team HTC–Columbia)

Jersey green.svg PointsFlag of the United States.svg  Chad Beyer  (USA) (BMC Racing Team)
Jersey pink.svg MountainsFlag of France.svg  Thibaut Pinot  (FRA) (Française des Jeux)
Jersey white.svg YouthFlag of Slovenia.svg  Simon Špilak  (SLO) (Lampre–Farnese Vini)
  Team Team RadioShack
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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. [1] 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.

Contents

Pre-Race Favourites

Roman Kreuziger - the defending champion - was considered a heavy favourite. Roman Kreuziger (Tour de France 2009 - Stage 17).jpg
Roman Kreuziger – the defending champion – was considered a heavy favourite.

2010 pre-race favourites included 2009 champion, Roman Kreuziger of Liquigas–Doimo as well as 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.

Teams

There are 20 teams for the 2010 Tour de Romandie . They are: [2]

Stages

Prologue

27 April 2010 – Lausanne 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. [3]

Prologue results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Italy.svg  Marco Pinotti  (ITA) Team HTC–Columbia 5' 18"
2Flag of Slovakia.svg  Peter Sagan  (SVK) Liquigas–Doimo +1"
3Flag of France.svg  Jérémy Roy  (FRA) Groupama–FDJ +3"
4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Rogers  (AUS) Team HTC–Columbia +3"
5Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Rick Flens  (NED) Visma–Lease a Bike +3"
General Classification after Prologue
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Italy.svg  Marco Pinotti  (ITA) Jersey yellow.svg Team HTC–Columbia 5' 18"
2Flag of Slovakia.svg  Peter Sagan  (SVK) Jersey white.svg Liquigas–Doimo +1"
3Flag of France.svg  Jérémy Roy  (FRA) Groupama–FDJ +3"
4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Rogers  (AUS) Team HTC–Columbia +3"
5Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Rick Flens  (NED) Visma–Lease a Bike +3"

Stage 1

28 April 2010 – Porrentruy 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. [3]

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 Liquigas–Doimo team leader Roman Kreuziger. According to Cycling News, Sagan said,

Our team leader is Roman Kreuziger and I don't know what I can do. I'm not a good climber like he is. We'll see. There are three hard stages and a time trial to come

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. [4]

Stage 1 results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Slovakia.svg  Peter Sagan  (SVK) Jersey white.svg Liquigas–Doimo 4h 50' 21"
2Flag of Italy.svg  Francesco Gavazzi  (ITA) Lampre–Farnese Vini st.
3Flag of Ireland.svg  Nicolas Roche  (IRL) Ag2r–La Mondiale st.
4Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Maxim Iglinskiy  (KAZ) Astana st.
5Flag of Italy.svg  Fabio Felline  (ITA) Footon–Servetto–Fuji st.
General Classification after Stage 1
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Slovakia.svg  Peter Sagan  (SVK) Jersey yellow.svg Jersey white.svg Liquigas–Doimo 4h 55' 29"
2Flag of Italy.svg  Marco Pinotti  (ITA) Team HTC–Columbia + 9"
3Flag of France.svg  Jérémy Roy  (FRA) Française des Jeux + 12"
4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Rogers  (AUS) Team HTC–Columbia + 12"
5Flag of France.svg  Christophe Moreau  (FRA) Caisse d'Epargne + 14"

Stage 2

29 April 2010 – Fribourg 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. [3]

Stage 2 results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Mark Cavendish  (GBR) Team HTC–Columbia 4h 28' 59"
2Flag of Germany.svg  Danilo Hondo  (GER) Lampre–Farnese Vini + 0"
3Flag of South Africa.svg  Robert Hunter  (RSA) Garmin–Transitions + 0"
4Flag of Argentina.svg  Lucas Sebastian Haedo  (ARG) Team Saxo Bank + 0"
5Flag of Slovakia.svg  Peter Sagan  (SVK) Jersey yellow.svg Jersey white.svg Liquigas–Doimo + 0"
General Classification after Stage 2
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Slovakia.svg  Peter Sagan  (SVK) Jersey yellow.svg Jersey white.svg Liquigas–Doimo 9h 24' 28"
2Flag of Italy.svg  Marco Pinotti  (ITA) Team HTC–Columbia + 9"
3Flag of France.svg  Jérémy Roy  (FRA) Française des Jeux + 9"
4Flag of Germany.svg  Danilo Hondo  (GER) Lampre–Farnese Vini + 11"
5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Rogers  (AUS) Team HTC–Columbia + 12"

Stage 3

30 April 2010 – Moudon 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%. [3]

Stage 3 results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Richie Porte  (AUS) Team Saxo Bank 30' 54"
2Flag of Spain.svg  Alejandro Valverde  (ESP) Caisse d'Epargne +26"
3Flag of Russia.svg  Vladimir Karpets  (RUS) Team Katusha +27"
4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Rogers  (AUS) Team HTC–Columbia +28"
5Flag of Russia.svg  Denis Menchov  (RUS) Rabobank 31"
General Classification after Stage 3
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Rogers  (AUS) Jersey yellow.svg Team HTC–Columbia 9h 56' 03"
2Flag of Spain.svg  Alejandro Valverde  (ESP) Caisse d'Epargne + 2"
3Flag of Russia.svg  Vladimir Karpets  (RUS) Team Katusha + 5"
4Flag of Russia.svg  Artem Ovechkin  (RUS) Jersey white.svg Team Katusha + 7"
5Flag of Russia.svg  Denis Menchov  (RUS) Rabobank + 9"

Stage 4

1 May 2010 – Vevey 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. [3]

Before this stage Mark Cavendish winner of stage 2, was withdrawn by his team for his two fingered celebration after victory.

Stage 4 results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Slovenia.svg  Simon Špilak  (SLO) Lampre–Farnese Vini 4h 03' 25"
2Flag of Slovakia.svg  Peter Sagan  (SVK) Liquigas–Doimo +13"
3Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Philippe Gilbert  (BEL) Omega Pharma–Lotto s.t.
4Flag of France.svg  Hubert Dupont  (FRA) Ag2r–La Mondiale +15"
5Flag of Spain.svg  Alejandro Valverde  (ESP) Caisse d'Epargne +22"
General Classification after Stage 4
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Rogers  (AUS) Jersey yellow.svg Team HTC–Columbia 14h 01' 48"
2Flag of Spain.svg  Alejandro Valverde  (ESP) Caisse d'Epargne + 1"
3Flag of Slovenia.svg  Simon Špilak  (SLO) Jersey white.svg Lampre–Farnese Vini + 5"
4Flag of Russia.svg  Vladimir Karpets  (RUS) Team Katusha + 7"
5Flag of Russia.svg  Denis Menchov  (RUS) Rabobank + 11"

Stage 5

2 May 2010 – Sion to Sion, 121.8 km (75.7 mi)

The "Queen" stage. It's very short, but has three very difficult climbs. [3]

Stage 5 results
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Spain.svg  Alejandro Valverde  (ESP) Caisse d'Epargne 3h 36' 19"
1Flag of Spain.svg  Igor Antón  (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi 3h 36' 19"
3Flag of Slovenia.svg  Simon Špilak  (SLO) Jersey white.svg Lampre–Farnese Vini + 0"
4Flag of Russia.svg  Denis Menchov  (RUS) Rabobank + 0"
5Flag of Portugal.svg  Tiago Machado  (POR) Team RadioShack + 23"
General Classification after Stage 5
CyclistTeamTime
1Flag of Spain.svg  Alejandro Valverde  (ESP) Jersey yellow.svg Caisse d'Epargne 17h 37' 55"
2Flag of Slovenia.svg  Simon Špilak  (SLO) Jersey white.svg Lampre–Farnese Vini + 11"
3Flag of Russia.svg  Denis Menchov  (RUS) Rabobank + 21"
4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Michael Rogers  (AUS) Team HTC–Columbia + 35"
5Flag of Russia.svg  Vladimir Karpets  (RUS) Team Katusha + 42

Final standings

Jersey progress

StageWinnerGeneral Classification
Jersey yellow.svg
Mountain Grand Prix
Jersey pink.svg
Sprints Classification
Jersey green.svg
Youth Classification
Jersey white.svg
Team Classification
P Marco Pinotti Marco Pinotti Not AwardedNot Awarded Peter Sagan Team HTC–Columbia
1 Peter Sagan Peter Sagan Thibaut Pinot Chad Beyer
2 Mark Cavendish
3 Richie Porte Michael Rogers Artem Ovechkin Team Katusha
4 Simon Špilak Simon Špilak Caisse d'Epargne
5 Alejandro Valverde
Igor Antón
Alejandro Valverde
Simon Špilak
Team RadioShack
Final
Alejandro Valverde
Simon Špilak
Thibaut Pinot Chad Beyer Simon Špilak Team RadioShack

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