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The Linda McCartney Foods Pro Cycling Team fought their way through to the finish of
the Settimana Lombardia in Bergamo. Ukranian time-trial ace Sergei
Gonchar of Vini Caldirola was the overall victor.
"I had a chat with Ciaran Power on Friday and we decided that he should pull
out to save himself for the Giro d'Italia," said Sean Yates. "He's had a
fantastic Spring, with lots of racing, and he was beginning to get really
tired. I want to make sure that his form stays at a peak through May, so I
have given him the next couple of weeks off to prepare. He's been a big
success for us, and I think he has the capability to write some headlines of
his own in the Giro."
Spencer Smith has recovered well after his crash last week, and Matt
Stephens, Maurizio de Pasquale and Tayeb Braikia have all come out of the
race with a lot of valuable miles in their legs. The back problem that forced
Max Sciandri out of the race is not thought to be serious, and the only real
problem at present is the virus that has laid Olympic Champion Pascal Richard
low. His doctor will be keeping a close eye on him this week to see how he
progresses.
The team will be spending their Easter weekend in Northern France for the
French Cup events Tour de Vendee and Paris-Camembert.
Report by John Deering
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