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2007 Liège–Bastogne–Liège


The 2007 Liège–Bastogne–Liège road bicycle race monument was held on April 29. The race was run in the Belgian region of Wallonia. The race is organised by Amaury Sport Organisation and the Royal Pesant Club Liégeois according to the rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Royal Belgian Cycling League

In addition to the overall title for general classification, the race includes 12 uphill sections. Points awarded for these uphill sections are 4, 2 and 1 points for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placed riders, respectively. The rider must finish the race for the points to be awarded. If a points tie exists between riders, then the best rider in the general classification is awarded the higher placing.

As of April 29, 2007, after the Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Race winner, Danilo Di Luca, moved up from 11th place to 3rd place, while podium finishers, Alejandro Valverde, moved into second place behind UCI ProTour jersey wearer, Davide Rebellin. The 3rd place podium finisher, Fränk Schleck, jumped from 29th place to 7th in the overall standings.


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