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Tirreno-Adriatico 2010: Stage 7

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Hello and welcome to Cyclingnews' coverage of the seventh stage of Tirreno-Adriatico.

This final stage traditionally ends in a sprint but with the overall standings so close, anything could happen.

The race is now on the finishing circuit and approaching the first of two intermediate sprints. Time bonuses of 3-2-1 are awarded at each sprint and 10-6-4 seconds are available at the end of the stage. This race could go right down to the wire. Current leader Michele Scarponi (Androni Giocattoli) must be very worried about Stefano Garzelli (Acqua & Sapone) snatching victory.

Only one rider went on the attack today, Biel Kadri (Ag2r). Other riders jonied him but they soon sat up and Kadri stayed clear for over 100km. He was swept up at the start of the finishing circuits.

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Under the rules of the race, if Garzelli pulls back another second and the two finish on equal time, then stage placings will decide the overall race winner.  According to calculations by Gazzetta dello Sport, as long as Garzelli gains another second and then finishes 30 placing on Scarponi, he will win Tirreno-Adriatico. 

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Acqua & Sapone are going for the sprint.

Androni riders Ginanni and Rodriquez took first and second but  Garzelli took third

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Boasson Hagens gets it!

Petacchi second.

That surely makes Eddy Boasson Hagen a favourite for Milan-San Remo.

Sacha Modolo (Colnago-CSF Inox) was third.

It was a good lead out by Team Sky, with Boasson Hagen going early on the far side of the road. Petacchi tried to match him but did not have the speed.

Michele Scarponi (Androni Giocattoli) has gone to the podium area but it is Stefano Garzelli (Acqua & Sapone) who wins overall.

The two Italians finished on the same time but Garzelli wins thanks to better stage placings during the whole race.

Cadel Evans (BMC) is third at 12 seconds. An excellent early-season result from the Australian.

Brief Results

Thanks for following us live today. Our next live race coverage will be the big showdown at Milan-San Remo on Saturday.

Situation:

All together but Garzellli is now virtual race leader

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