2010 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal
| 2010 UCI World Ranking, race 25 of 26 | |||
| Race details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | September 12, 2010 | ||
| Distance | 193.6 km (120.3 mi) | ||
| Results | |||
| Winner |  Robert Gesink (NED) |
(Rabobank) | |
| Second |  Peter Sagan (SVK) |
(Liquigas–Doimo) | |
| Third |  Ryder Hesjedal (CAN) |
(Garmin–Transitions) | |
The 2010 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal was the first edition of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal, one-day professional bicycle road race held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was held on September 12, 2010, as the final event in the 2010 UCI ProTour. With the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec held two days earlier on September 10, 2010, the 2010 edition was the last of only two stops in North America for the 2010 UCI ProTour.[1] It is part of the UCI World Ranking.
Course
The course consists of three climbs each circuit and is well-suited for climbers. The climbs consist of:[2]
- KM 2: Côte Camilien-Houde 1.8 km, 8% average grade
- KM 6: Côte de la Polytechnique 780 m, 6% average grade, including a 200 m climb at 11%
- KM 11: Avenue du Parc 560 m, 4% average grade
Note: The last climb crosses through the finish line
Teams
Twenty One teams were invited to the 2010 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal.
Teams from the UCI Pro Tour
Teams awarded a wildcard invitation
Results
| Cyclist | Team | Time | UCI World Ranking Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Gesink (NED) |
Rabobank | 4h 58′22″ | 80 |
| 2 | Peter Sagan (SVK) |
Liquigas–Doimo | + 4" | 60 |
| 3 | Ryder Hesjedal (CAN) |
Garmin–Transitions | + 4" | 50 |
| 4 |  Haimar Zubeldia (ESP) |
Team RadioShack | + 4" | 40 |
| 5 | .svg.png){kind=small} Maxime Monfort (BEL) |
Team HTC–Columbia | + 4" | 30 |
| 6 | Samuel Sánchez (ESP) |
Euskaltel–Euskadi | + 9" | 20 |
| 7 |  Leonardo Duque (COL) |
Cofidis | + 14" | 10 |
| 8 |  Alexander Bocharov (RUS) |
Team Katusha | + 14" | 8 |
| 9 |  Francesco Gavazzi (ITA) |
Lampre–Farnese Vini | + 14" | 6 |
| 10 | Alessandro Ballan (ITA) |
BMC Racing Team | + 14" | 2 |
References
- ↑ "Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal (CAN) – 12.09.2010".
- ↑ "Montreal City Circuit (CAN) – 12.09.2010". Archived from the original on August 6, 2012.