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Evans, Simoni, Pellizotti scout Plan de Corones course

  • Gilberto Simoni came in third in the 2008 time trial at Plan de Corones.

    Gilberto Simoni came in third in the 2008 time trial at Plan de Corones.

    Photo credit © Roberto Bettini

  • Photo credit © Roberto Bettini

  • Cadel Evans (BMC)

    Cadel Evans (BMC)

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  • Beautiful views and tough racing make it an appealing stage for spectators.

    Beautiful views and tough racing make it an appealing stage for spectators.

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  • Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas Doimo) will look to repeat his 2008 win on the Plan de Corones

    Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas Doimo) will look to repeat his 2008 win on the Plan de Corones

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  • The steep gravel switchbacks provide quite a spectacle and a challenge in equipment choice.

    The steep gravel switchbacks provide quite a spectacle and a challenge in equipment choice.

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  • Fabio Baldato is a director for BMC for most of the Italian races.

    Fabio Baldato is a director for BMC for most of the Italian races.

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  • There is nothing to stop the winds as the top approaches.

    There is nothing to stop the winds as the top approaches.

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  • Franco Pellizotti, winner of the 2008 Plan de Corones TT, and Cadel Evans (BMC), the world champion.

    Franco Pellizotti, winner of the 2008 Plan de Corones TT, and Cadel Evans (BMC), the world champion.

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  • Cadel Evans clears the trees and heads up to the barren slopes above.

    Cadel Evans clears the trees and heads up to the barren slopes above.

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  • Cadel Evans heads toward the steepest section.

    Cadel Evans heads toward the steepest section.

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  • Snow-capped mountains in front of and behind Evans on the climb.

    Snow-capped mountains in front of and behind Evans on the climb.

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  • Lampre's Matteo Bono and Gilberto Simoni on the Plan de Corones.

    Lampre's Matteo Bono and Gilberto Simoni on the Plan de Corones.

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  • The riders and some guests prepare to preview the Plan de Corones time trial course.

    The riders and some guests prepare to preview the Plan de Corones time trial course.

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  • Scarponi and Pellizotti check out the unpaved portion of the climb.

    Scarponi and Pellizotti check out the unpaved portion of the climb.

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  • Cadel Evans answers some questions at the press conference.

    Cadel Evans answers some questions at the press conference.

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  • It isn't much to look at now, but in May the Plan de Corones will be packed with spectators and media

    It isn't much to look at now, but in May the Plan de Corones will be packed with spectators and media

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  • Gibo Simoni and Cadel Evans get ready to preview the Plan de Corones.

    Gibo Simoni and Cadel Evans get ready to preview the Plan de Corones.

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  • Franco Pellizotti and Michele Scarponi relax before the ride.

    Franco Pellizotti and Michele Scarponi relax before the ride.

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  • Photo credit © Roberto Bettini

  • Will Gilberto Simoni will ride the Giro d'Italia?

    Will Gilberto Simoni will ride the Giro d'Italia?

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  • Simoni and Bono work their way up the climb.

    Simoni and Bono work their way up the climb.

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  • Cadel Evans on the Plan de Corones

    Cadel Evans on the Plan de Corones

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  • Franco Pellizotti gets ready to ride

    Franco Pellizotti gets ready to ride

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  • The start of the climb is already marked.

    The start of the climb is already marked.

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  • The unpaved climb of the Plan de Corones is a vicious test.

    The unpaved climb of the Plan de Corones is a vicious test.

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  • Cadel Evans (BMC) answers some questions.

    Cadel Evans (BMC) answers some questions.

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  • Cadel Evans starts up the Plan de Corones

    Cadel Evans starts up the Plan de Corones

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  • Cadel Evans tackles the Plan de Corones

    Cadel Evans tackles the Plan de Corones

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  • The paved portions below the tree line are a bit more tame.

    The paved portions below the tree line are a bit more tame.

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  • Riders roll out to get a preview of the Plan de Corones

    Riders roll out to get a preview of the Plan de Corones

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  • The view from above gives a perspective on the climb's difficulties.

    The view from above gives a perspective on the climb's difficulties.

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  • Cadel Evans, Franco Pellizotti and Michele Scarponi at the Plan de Corones.

    Cadel Evans, Franco Pellizotti and Michele Scarponi at the Plan de Corones.

    Photo credit © Roberto Bettini