Last Protour Race: Lombardy
Oct 19th, 2007 by Nick
Professional Cyclists have one of the longest seasons out of any athletes. They race from Freezing cold February to Mid October. This weekend features the last race of the ProTour Calendar, the Tour of Lombardy. It is raced around the beautiful countryside that surrounds Lake Como. The riders will actually make a loop around the Y shaped lake during the race.
Because this is the last race of the season there will be plenty of riders looking to make it a good one. Whether it is to secure a spot on a team or to try to take advantage of everyones tired legs. Paolo Bettini, the current World Champion and two time defending Lombardy Champion will be there. However, Cadel Evans, who is currently in the lead for the ProTour Standings will also be there. After such a long season of near misses, he would really love to win this one. It will be difficult for him to lose his standing in the ProTour lead, but to seal it with a win would be special.
I myself will be pulling for Evans. I like the Australian and I think he deserves the win, Im just not sure his lags have it after his long season where he raced well at the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana. We will see.