How the race was won: Il Lombardia

In this edition of Cyclocosm’s “How the race was won” we take a look at Dan Martin’s win at the final monument of the 2014 season, Il Lombardia.

In Cyclocosm’s “How the race was won” series, you’ll see much more than simple race highlights. Cosmo Catalano picks up the details that nobody else sees, analyses the race situation and its progression, and wraps it in his own brand of humour and razor sharp wit. We hope you enjoy it.

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caliente

Great move by Martin. Glad he kept upright in the corner!
Nick Blakiston

That last song though! Brilliant as always.
simonnix

Inspired closing track choice, that.

Oh, and Martin, very happy for that man.
Simon

Final monument?
- http://www.cyclingTipsBlog.com cyclingTips
  
  Unless you consider tour of Beijing a monument of cycling?
  - Calvin
    
    Lol. Beijing as a monument? Let’s see in a hundred years, oh wait…
nicklothian

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Paddy

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