Ivanov Russian champion for fifth time

Astana's Sergey Ivanov wins

Astana's Sergey Ivanov wins (Image credit: Chris Baldwin)

Astana had only two riders out of 180 in the Russian National Championship, but one of them won. Sergey Ivanov finished first in Krylatskoe event after 16 laps. It was the fifth national title for the 33 year-old. He also won in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2005. His win comes after finishing seventh in the Amstel Gold Race, third in the Tour of Belgium and 11th in the Tour of Switzerland so far this season.