Nino Schurter (Scott-Swisspower MTB-Racing) wins in Val di Sole
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Burry Stander (Specialized Factory Racing)
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Jaroslav Kulhavy (Rubena-Birell-Specialized Cycling Team)
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Ralph Näf (Multivan Merida Biking Team)
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José Hermida (Multivan Merida Biking Team)
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Nino Schurter (Scott-Swisspower MTB-Racing) leading
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Mathias Flückiger (Trek World Racing)
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Adam Craig (Rabobank-Giant Offroad Team)
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US National Champion Todd Wells (Specialized Factory Racing)
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Jaroslav Kulhavy (Rubena-Birell-Specialized Cycling Team)
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Julien Absalon (Orbea) would finish second
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Nino Schurter (Scott-Swisspower MTB-Racing) would win the final sprint
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Florian Vogel (Scott-Swisspower MTB-Racing)
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Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Trek)
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Julien Absalon (Orbea) tries to attack and Schurter reacts instantly
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Nino Schurter (Scott-Swisspower MTB-Racing) wins
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Men's Podium: Mathias Flückiger , Julien Absalon, Nino Schurter, Florian
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Nino Schurter (Scott Swisspower) crosses the line ahead of Julien Absalon
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Nino Schurter (Scott Swisspower) enjoys his victory
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Nino Schurter (Scott Swisspower) takes the overall world cup lead
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Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Trek)
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Marco Aurelio Fontana (Cannondale Factory Racing) received huge support
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Sergio Mantecon Gutierrez (Trek-Lorca Taller Del Tiempo)
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Christoph Sauser (Specialized Factory Racing) rode up to 5th place until
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Mathias Flückiger (Trek World Racing)
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Nino Schurter (Scott-Swisspower MTB-Racing) and Julien Absalon
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José Hermida (Multivan Merida Biking Team), Nino Schurter (Scott-Swisspower
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Top team: Multivan Merida Biking Team
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A large men's field on the start loop
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Mathias Flückiger, Under 23 World Cup leader
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The crowd watched Nino Schurter pull away from Julien Absalon on the large
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Lukas Flückiger (Trek World Racing)
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Geoff Kabush (Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain)
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Nino Schurter (Scott-Swisspower MTB-Racing) wins
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Men's Podium: Mathias Flückiger , Julien Absalon, Nino Schurter , Florian
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Adam Morka (Trek Toronto Bicycle Strore) descending a rocky trail
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Ralph Naef (Multivan Merida) was just off the pace of the leaders
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Jaroslav Kulhavy (Czech Republic) having another great ride
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Todd Wells (Specialized) descending a difficult section of the course
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Matous Ulman (S&H Superior MTB) descending
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Nino Schurter (Scott Swisspower) leading a climb on lap three
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Florian Vogel (Scott Swisspower) riding second wheel
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Mathias Fluckiger (Trek World Team) hung near the leaders until the fourth
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Christoph Sauser (Specialized) was riding well before breaking his derailleur
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Burry Stander (Specialized) rounding a tight corner
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Crowd favorite & Italian Champion Marco Aurello Fontana (Cannondale)
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Florian Vogel (Scott Swisspower) leading the world champion up the first
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Racers did a dusty start loop on grass
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The men's start was packed with racers
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Snow stills caps some of the Dolomites, making a great backdrop for the
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Men's start is led out by World Champion Nino Schurter (Scott Swisspower)
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The men's field includes 210 riders
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Nino Schurter (Scott Swisspower), Julien Absalon, and Florian Vogel rode
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Jose Antonio Ramos Hermida (Muiltivan Merida) led on the second lap
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Florian Vogel (Scott Swisspower) descending a ravine
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Nino Schurter (Scott Swisspower), Julien Absalon, and Florian Vogel on
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Lukas Fluckiger (Trek World Racing) on a steep, loose climb
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American Champion Todd Wells (Specialized) having a top 20 ride
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Florian Vogel (Scott Swisspower) has been on form lately
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Jose Antonio Ramos Hermida (Muiltivan Merida) is always jovial at the
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Julien Absalon (Orbea) trying to keep cool at the start
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Julien Absalon (Orbea) climbing out of the saddle
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