Good line-up for 5th Brixia Tour

Damiano Cunego and Gilberto Simoni will lead a strong field at the start of the Brixia Tour today, which begins with a 170.6 kilometre stage to Toscolano Maderno. Also lining up are Davide Rebellin, Mirko Celestino, Igor Astarloa, Giuliano Figueras, Emanuele Sella, Julio Alberto Perez Cuapio and the new Italian Champion Enrico Gasparotto.

Last year's winner Danilo Di Luca will miss the race because of injury, as will Milan San Remo champion Alessandro Petacchi.

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