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Ion Izagirre's farewell at the Tour of Lombardy

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Spanish cyclist Ion Izagirre is set to ride Saturday's Tour of Lombardy despite a fractured wrist sustained in a training accident more than a week earlier. The 37-year-old had initially appeared likely to miss the race because of the injury. The Italian classic is due to be the final race of Izagirre's 17-year professional career. He said he did not want to end his career because of the injury and plans to start in Lombardy.

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Bauke Mollema’s final Tour of Lombardy

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Bauke Mollema, 39, is set to end his 20-year cycling career at the Tour of Lombardy, riding the 239-kilometre route from Bergamo to Como. The race is scheduled to finish in Como, which returns as the finish location after a year away.

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Dylan van Baarle's training crash

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Dylan van Baarle broke his wrist in a training crash in Tiel after being hit by a car. The 34-year-old Soudal Quick-Step rider was taken to hospital, and one report said he is due to undergo surgery on Thursday. A CT scan found no injury to his skull or spine. His season is over, including the Tour of Lombardy.