Cycling News

02 March 2009

Simon has finished 3rd today in the one day GP di Lugano behind ex Credit Agricole team mate Remi Pauriol, now riding for Cofidis, and Davide Rebellin of Serramenti Pvc Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli.

"Lugano was a tough race. The wet and cold conditions made the 178km feel a lot further than what it was. I had really bad legs all day because of the cold weather but stuck it out and was surprised to be up the front with the best guys on the last climb. I was a little disappointed that our group didn't catch the 2 leaders and have the chance to sprint for the win but i'm happy for Remi that he won. He really deserved the victory after his effort of spending the entire race in the breakaway".

Results
1st      Remi Pauriol (Cofidis) 4h34min46
2nd    Davide Rebellin (Serramenti Pvc Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli) Same Time
3rd    Simon Gerrans (Cervelo)   +0.03

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