Euskaltel abandon en masse in Lombardia

It was always going to be a big ask for Euskaltel to factor in il Lombardia without team leader and one-day specialist Samuel Sánchez, but fans and team leaders would nonetheless have hoped for more.

Mikel Landa was the only rider to finish the race, the others six failing to complete what was, admittedly, a brutal race in challenging conditions. Landa put in a decent effort, though, coming home 21st in a small group alongside Philippe Gilbert, Greg van Avermaet, Cyril Gautier and Tom Dumoulin.

Gorka Izagirre featured in the race's first meaningful break, but quickly dropped back as the attacked kept on coming from behind.

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