Felice Gimondi, celebrating his 70th birthday, starts the race of 197 riders from 25 teams:
Race favorites: World Champion Philippe Gilbert; Vuelta and Milano-Torino winner Alberto Contador; Giro d’Italia winner Ryder Hesjedal; Joaquin Rodriguez (a specialist in steep climbs); Vincenzo Nibali (splendid protagonist last year), winner of Gran Piemonte Rigoberto Uran Uran; Samuel Sanchez, Ivan Basso, Damiano Cunego (three time winner of Il Lombardia-2004, 2007, 2008); Franco Pelizzotti (Italian Champion), Diego Ulissi and winner of last edition Oliver Zaugg who will start with No. 1.
The course:
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