93rd Giro d'Italia - Stage 10
Tyler 'Seattle Flash' Farrar dominates the
sprint finish in Bitonto to take his second triumph in the 2010 Giro!
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2010 Giro d'Italia
Jersey Leaders - Stage 10
Maglia Rosa: Alexander Vinokourov
Maglia Rossa:
Tyler Farrar Garmin/Transitions
KOM: Matthew Lloyd Omega Pharma/Lotto
U26: Richie
Porte Saxo Bank
Team: Liquigas/Doimo
Step aside Aussies, the Seattle Flash is on the job - Garmin/Transition's red
shirted crusader Tyler Farrar took his second stage victory coming off of
his lead out man Julian Dean at 200 meters and holding off Liquigas' Fabio
Sabatini for the win. Kiwi teammate Dean had opened a good enough gap with his
attack to the line to hold on for third place to join Farrar on the podium.
The day was animated by a break of three riders, Charley Wegelius (Omega
Pharma), Dario Cataldo (Quick Step) and Hubert DuPont of Ag2r La Mondiale who
left the comfort of the peloton after 15 kilometers on the initiative of the
Quick Step riders early attack. The determined trio ran their gap up to
over 7 minutes by the 38 kilometer mark when the British SKY outfit came to the
front to start the chase.
The black and blue team gained the help of HTC/Columbia also seeking a sprint
double after yesterday's win by Matt Goss.
The quartet was finally hauled in with ten km to go when a four way battle
for control of the bunch into between, SKY, Garmin, HTC and Liquigas. But the
many turns of the finish made it hard to control as Quick Steps Matteo
Tosatto opened up a merry chase in the final kilometer that disrupted the SKY
and HTC sprinters trains.
With 500 km to go the Italian was caught by Dean with Farrar on his wheel
leading around the final turn. Dean launched Farrar at 200 meters with the rider
rocketing to the line with Sabatini closing in, passing Dean but Fabio came up short
at the line as Farrar in the red jersey of points leader celebrated his victory.
Hot on their wheels and closing fast was 'Rockin Robbie' McEwen who finished
fourth; great to see Mr. McEwen doing so well, somehow I think we'll see more of
him at the Giro this year. Milram's Robert Forster finished 5th with 'all the
usual suspects' of these sprinters affairs in the top 15.
No changes in top of the General classifications or Jerseys today, other than
our red caped crusader Farrar adding to his points lead in the sprinters
competition.
Stage 10 Avellino - Bitonto 230 km
I82 riders lined up under fairer conditions today as they rode out on the 230
kilometer rolling stage from Avellino to Bitonto.
The day was animated by a break of three riders, Charley Wegelius (Omega
Pharma), Dario Cataldo (Quick Step) and Hubert DuPont of Ag2r La Mondiale who
left the comfort of the peloton after 15 kilometers on the initiative of the
Quick Step riders early attack. The determined trio ran their gap up to
over 7 minutes by the 38 kilometer mark when the British SKY outfit came to the
front to start the chase.
With 100 km to go the trio was down to 2:40; but they continued to work well
and set a fast pace and the gap was slowly closed down to 1:40 as they raced
into the final 35 kilometers. HTC/Columbia threw some muscle on the front to
help and the gap started to slip away.
by the intermediate sprint in Molfetta after some 187 kilometers with their
noses in the wind, Dario Cataldo led Hubert Dupont and Charley Wegelius with 30
seconds with the HTC and Sky led peloton letting the suffer in the wind off the
front.
The catch was done shortly after our adventurers rode under the the ten km to
go banner. SKY and HTC drove the front with Liquigas and Lampe taking a few long
pulls but as the final 3 kilometers the white jerseys of the HTC wrecking crew
were in a constant battle with Garmin, SKY and Liquigas to be in control.
The 'fly in the ointment' came with a 1.5 km to go with Quick Steps Matteo
Tossato attacking off the front opening a ten meter gap and leading a fast paced
escape to the finish undoing the work of the sprinters trains. with 700 meters
to go it looked like Tossato might pull it off but Dean closed in and took over
shortly after making the turn at 500 meters with Farrar on his wheel.
Farrar powered away off Deans wheel after a perfect leadout to take the win
with Sabatini in for second, and Dean holding on for third and sharing in the
celebration.
2010 Giro d'Italia
Stage 10 Avellino - Bitonto
230 km - 5:49:14 - 39.515 km/h
1 Farrar Tyler Usa Garmin/Transitions
5:49:14
2 Sabatini Fabio Ita Liquigas/Doimo 0:00
3 Dean Julian Nzl Garmin/Transitions 0:00
4 McEwen Robert Aus Katusha 0:00
5 Forster Robert Ger Milram 0:00
6 Hinault Sebastien Fra Ag2r La Mondiale 0:00
7 Greipel Andre Ger Thr HTC/Columbia 0:00
8 Hondo Danilo Ger Lampre/Farnese Vini 0:00
9 Duque Leonardo Col Cofidis 0:00
10 Hayman Mathew Aus Team SKY
0:03
11 Loddo Alberto Ita Androni Giocattoli 0:03
12 Bonnet William Fra Bouygues Telecom 0:03
13 Lang Sebastian Ger Omega Pharma/Lotto 0:03
14 Henderson Gregory Nzl Team SKY 0:03
15 Brown Graeme Aus Rababobank 0:03
Stage 10 Full
Results
General Classification After Stage 10
1 Vinokourov Alexandre Kaz Astana 38:59:00
2 Evans Cadel Aus BMC Racing Team 1:12
3 Nibali Vincenzo Ita Liquigas/Doimo 1:33
4 Basso Ivan Ita Liquigas/Doimo 1:51
5 Pinotti Marco Ita Thr HTC/Columbia 2:17
6 Porte Richie Aus Saxo Bank 2:26
7 Karpets Vladimir Rus Katatusha 2:34
8 Garzelli Stefano Ita Acqya & Sapone/d'Angelo2:47
9 Cunego Damiano Ita Lampre/Farnese Vini 3:08
10 Scarponi Michele Ita Androni Giocattoli 3:09
Completete
General Classification After Stage 10
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