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Rodriguez wins La Flèche Wallonne

By Cycling News

published 18 April 2012

Spaniard rockets up the Huy

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Rinaldo Nocentini (AG2R La Mondiale) placed 12th. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) got all the goodies in Huy (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Fans reach out to console Philippe Gilbert on his loss. (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) (Image credit: Photopress.be)

It's been a tough spring for Philippe Gilbert. (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Philippe Gilbert (BMC) was denied a repeat victory (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) steps up onto the Fleche Wallonne podium (Image credit: Photopress.be)

The 2012 Fleche Wallonne podium: Michael Albasini (GreenEdge), Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) and Philippe Gilbert (BMC) (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Jelle Vanendert (Lotto-Belisol) (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Philippe Gilbert was mobbed by the press after Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) wins the Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Kisses to the crowd as Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) wins the Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) wins the Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

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Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) had plenty of room to celebrate his Fleche Wallonne win (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Michael Albasini (GreenEdge) took second place in Fleche Wallonne 2012 (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Michael Albasini (GreenEdge) continued a fine spring with a second place in Fleche Wallonne 2012 (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) celebrates after winning the 2012 Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Philippe Gilbert (BMC) shows the agony of the Mur de Huy (Image credit: Photopress.be)

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The 2012 Fleche Wallonne podium: Michael Albasini (GreenEdge), Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) and Philippe Gilbert (BMC) (Image credit: Photopress.be)

The Fleche Wallonne trophy at the feet of Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) had a big smile after winning Fleche Wallonne 2012 (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Philippe Gilbert (BMC) shows the agony of the Mur de Huy (Image credit: Photopress.be)

BMC was denied once again (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Philippe Gilbert (BMC) on the Mur de Huy (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Philippe Gilbert was mobbed by the Belgian press after Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) celebrates after winning the 2012 Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha), winner of the 2012 Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) opened up a huge gap with a late burst of speed to win Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) wins the 2012 Flèche Wallonne (Image credit: AFP Photo)

Philippe Gilbert (BMC) after taking third in Fleche Wallonne 2012 (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) can hardly believe he's finally gotten a Classic (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Philippe Gilbert (BMC) took his first Classics podium of 2012 in Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Philippe Gilbert is congratulated by his BMC teammate Greg Van Avermaet on third in Fleche Wallonne (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Dirk Bellemakers (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) (Image credit: Photopress.be)

Dirk Bellemakers (Landbouwkrediet-Euphony) won the climbing classification. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Top 3 at 2012 La Flèche Wallonne: Michael Albasini (GreenEdge), Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) and Philippe Gilbert (BMC) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

2012 La Flèche Wallonne podium (l-r): Michael Albasini, Joaquim Rodriguez and Philippe Gilbert (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Philippe Gilbert (BMC) on the podium (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Third place finisher Philippe Gilbert (BMC) on the podium. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Defending champion Philippe Gilbert shakes hands with 2012 winner Joaquim Rodriguez. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Michael Albasini (GreenEdge) on the podium for his second place finish at La Flèche Wallonne. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Second place finisher Michael Albasini (GreenEdge) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Race winner Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) shakes hands with runner-up Michael Albasini (GreenEdge) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) on the podium with his winner's trophy. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

La Flèche Wallonne winner Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) basks in the glory of winning La Flèche Wallonne. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

2012 La Flèche Wallonne champion Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Defending champion Philippe Gilbert (BMC) recovers from his third-place effort. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Philippe Gilbert (BMC) after the finish. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Mauro Santambrogio (BMC) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Frank Schleck (RadioShack-Nissan) finished in 20th place. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

The podium: Michael Albasini (Greenedge Cycling Team), Joaquin Rodriguez Oliver (Team Katusha - Katuscha), Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing Team) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Jelle Vanendert (Lotto) and Philippe Gilbert (BMC) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Michael Albasini (Greenedge Cycling Team), Ryder Hesjedahl (Garmin - Barracuda) and Joaquin Rodriguez Oliver (Team Katusha - Katuscha) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Frank Schleck (RadioShack) gets some assistance (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

On the climb (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Frank Schleck (Team Radioshack - Nissan) and Rob Ruijgh (Team Vacansoleil - DCM) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Robinson Eduardo Chalpud (Colombia - Coldeportes) gets medical attention after a frightening crash (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Oscar Freire (Katusha) nears the finish (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Joaquin Rodriguez Oliver (Team Katusha) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Fabio Duarte (Colombia - Coldeportes) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Michael Albasini (GreenEdge) - Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas - Cannondale) charge toward the finish (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Michael Albasini (GreenEdge) on the podium (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Jelle Vanendert (Lotto Belisol), Michael Albasini (GreenEdge), Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas - Cannondale) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Philippe Gilbert (BMC) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Frank Schleck (RadioShack-Nissan) at the finish atop the Mur de Huy. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Frank Schleck (RadioShack - Nissan) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Enrico Gasparotto (Astana) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Federico Canuti and Maciej Paterski (Liquigas - Cannondale) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Daniele Righi (Lampre - ISD) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Angel Madrazo (Movistar) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Federico Canuti and Maciej Paterski (Liquigas - Cannondale) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

The peloton climbs the Mur de Huy for the second time. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Jelle Vanendert (Lotto Belisol) leads Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) on their second ascent of the Mur de Huy. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

After finishing as runner-up the previous two years, Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) has now won La Flèche Wallonne. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) launched a powerful attack on the Mur de Huy and rode away for victory. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Defending champion Philippe Gilbert (BMC) finished on third place. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)