Cycling News

07 April 2008

Simon claimed the second stage of Critérium International last Sunday, achieving his first victory for the 2008 season and one of his greatest professional wins. His victory came after a long breakaway with the Tour's eventual winner Jens Voigt (Team CSC). Voigt and Simon rode away from their breakaway companions Sandy Casar (FdJ) and Mauro Santambrogio (Lampre) with 20km to go after their formation 15km into the race. As their lead grew to 2m40, Casar and Santambrogio couldn't stay with Simon and Voigt through the hilly terrain. With 300m to go, Simon attacked Voigt to claim the victory.

Simon now heads to Spain for the Tour du Pays Basque where he will find his form for the spring classics later this month.

Results for Stage 2, Critérium International

1. Simon Gerrans (Credit Agricole)
2. Jens Voigt (CSC)
3. Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne)

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