Stage 1 at Tour de Romandie, around Payerne, distance 169 km, with on the way two 3rd cat. hills.
The race was animated by a solitary effort of Dimitry Konyshev (Team LPR), who attacked after 25 km. The Russian veteran increased regularly the gap, which reached a max. of 10’.
The traditional scenario followed: in the second part of the distance, the peloton accelerated, and the gap closed progressively. The Davitamon-Lotto team was very active, preparing the final for Robbie.
Konyshev was caught with 20 km to go, after a lone ride over 125 km.
Some attacks followed, but our team was vigilant, and the decision came with a pack sprint. Robbie took the win ahead of two Italian racers, Lorenzetto (Milram) and Bennati (Lampre-Fondital).
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