Tour de Pologne 2015

The Tour de Pologne 2015 was decided on the final day when the ITT smashed the hopes of both Sergio Henao and Diego Ulissi, who were leading the GC prior to the start in exactly the same time. Ion Izagirre catapulted himself onto the top of the podium, next to Bart De Clercq and Ben Hermans.

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Tour de Pologne 2015: Route, profiles and more

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Bialoblocki fastest in ITT, Izagirre takes overall

The Tour de Pologne is decided in the closing ITT. Before the start Sergio Henao and Diego Ulissi were leading the overall in exactly the same time, but Ion Izagirre smashes their hopes by finishing seventh in the time trial and catapulting himself into the overall victory. The day victory is Bialoblocki's, who bests Kriyenka by 2 seconds. On the podium Izagirre is accompanied by the Belgians Bart De Clercq and Ben Hermans.

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Sergio Henao soloes to yellow victory

Stage 6 is a climber's feast with one ascent following the other in a 174 kilometres attrition. Sergio Henao is strongest after attacking in the deep finale. The Colombian is the new leader in exactly the same time as today's number two: Diego Ulissi

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Powersolo Bart De Clercq

Stage 5 leads from Nowy Sącz to Zakopane and in 223 kilometer it is the longest in this year's Tour de Pologne. En route the riders crest eight KOM-climbs and one might expect the likes of Aru to take control, but no, it is the smart Belgian Bart De Clercq who attacks with 5 kilometres left in the front group and he soloes to victory. While he is at it, he takes the leader's jersey also.

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Bodnar takes early break home, Zilinski leader

Stage 4 totals 220 kilometres and leads to Nowy Sącz, where the race ends with three 7.6 kilometres laps. The parcours offers chances for escapees and that's exactly what happens with Bodnar taking the flowers home. Zilinski is the new leader.

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Pelucchi takes second, Kittel still leader

Stage 3 leads from Zawiercie to Katowice and the race closes with four 14.7 kilometres laps. The inevitable bunch sprint is won by Matteo Pelucchi, just like yesterday, while Marcel Kittel is nowhere to be seen. Still, the German retains the GC lead.

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