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93rd Giro dell'Emilia (2010) October 9th

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The start in downtown Bologna for the 93rd edition of Giro dell'Emilia	After 160 km of racing, the peloton enters San Luca for the hilly 36 km (4 laps) finale	The climb to San Luca, done four times, has an 18% section
Saxo Bank's Jakob Fuglsang (Den) leading a small break on the final lap. They were caught and Fuglsang, who placed 2nd last year, wound up 11th (+ 1' 14")	2 km to go: After Vacansoleil's Johnny Hoogerland (blurry in the background, left) set the pace for teammate Riccardo Ricco (right), Garmin's Dan Martin put in a good dig	Eight riders followed Dan Martin's move including last year's winner Robert Gesink (obscured) and Jakob Fuglsang from the earlier break
A minute later, Dan Martin jumped again eliminating everyone except Androni Giocattoli's Michele Scarponi and Rabobank's Robert Gesink	Just like last year, Robert Gesink won the sprint around the final corner for the win. Garmin's Dan Martin was second (same time) with Androni Giocattoli's Michele Scarponi 3rd (+ 0' 01")	Robert Gesink repeats at Giro dell'Emilia
Despite good work from his team, Vacansoleil's Riccardo Ricco blew up during the final km and finished 9th (+ 0' 50")	Gesink stopped for a photo-op with Our lady of the Mountain during his victory lap	Robert Gesink clearly enjoys this race
Your 2010 Giro dell'Emilia podium: 2nd Garmin's Dan Martin, 1st Rabobank Robert Gesink and 3rd Androni Giocattoli's Michele Scarponi