After 2 second places and a third place on the nationals, Pozzato finally claimed the top spot in Imola this year. Pozzato, on his Ridley Damocles ISP, finished first in a sprint with 20 riders, defeating Cunego for second and Paolini for third. "This win will boost my confindence in the Tour de France" according to Pozzato. Sergei Ivanov, on his Ridley Noah, extended his national title in Cheboksary, Russia. After a great display of dominance in the race, Ivanov reached the finish solo, defeating Trofimov and Silin with 49 seconds. This is already Ivanov's 6th national title. These 2 wins for the Katusha riders puts the Katusha victories to 20 this season. And the Tour de France is waiting.