The Pro Tour Season reached its end last Saturday with the Tour of Lombardy, a tough route of 242 kilometers from Varese to Como. The race was decided 6 km from the finish on the last climb where Cunego and Ricco attacked several times and opened a seven second lead, in the final line Cunego from the Lampre squad beat his compatriot to earn his second Lombardy title.

On the other hand, Cadel Evans from the Predictor Lotto started the competition as a clear favorite to win the Pro Tour season after the disqualification of Di Luca from de Liquigas; the Italian was suspended by the Olympic Committee due to his links with Italian doctor Carlo Santuccione; who is under investigation for a doping case.

Rebellin and Schleck also started the competition as favorites since they are great climbers. However, Schleck of Luxemburg ended in a fourth place after having an accident few kilometers from the finish line while Rebellin (Gerolsteiner) reached the 5th place 10 seconds behind the first place. Samuel Sanchez of Spain was the surprise of the day as he got the third place.

The pro-riders will take a little break before competing again, the next Pro Tour date will be on January 22nd at the Tour Down Under; an important cycling race held in South Australia that opens the season and attracts famous cyclist from around the world.

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