Graham Watson gallery: 2012 Giro di Lombardia

The initial breakaway would be pared down to four, then two and finally one before it was over. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Alberto Contador tests his legs. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Kevin De Weert tried twice to escape the bunch. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Winnin' and grinnin': Joaquim Rodriguez claims the 2012 Il Lombardia. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Garmin chases. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

The peloton climbs the Madonna del Ghisallo. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Philippe Gilbert up front in his new rainbow jersey. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Philippe Gilbert hoped for a third victory in Il Lombardia, but a crash forced him to abandon. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Ryder Hesjedal leading a chase. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Peter Stetina corners in the rain. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Andrew Talansky kits up for the foul weather. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Katusha chasing. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Joaquim Rodriguez lights it up. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Joaquim Rodriguez on the front. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Rui da Costa has a go. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Salerno in the break. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Saxo-Tinkoff chasing for Alberto Contador. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Joaquim Rodriguez leads in Lombardia, Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

Igor Verdugo attacks. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com