In his first race of 2015 seasonm Davide Rebellin proved that he is still one of the best riders on the short and steep climbs. He finished 13th in the Trofeo Andratx-Mirador d’Es Colomer while Stephen Cummings (MTN – Qhubeka) claimed the win.  

"It was very high-pace race. I can be satisfied with me performance, especially if I take into consideration that it was my first event of the year. I’m still lacking some acceleration and racing days but it’s just the beginning of the season and there is still plenty of time," Davide Rebellin said.

"As a team we rode a good race. We tried to stay in the front, out of trouble. For everyone it was a good test of form, solid training and a good opportunity to improve condition before next races," he added.

After the lively start the 10-man group was formed with no CCC Sprandi Polkowice riders in it. Andre Greipel was the biggest name in the breakaway but due to hilly course his and his comanions'’ chances to reach the line ahead of the peloton were very small, despite gaining almost 7 minute lead.

The riders climbed the highest mountain in Mallorca – Puig Major - and this is where Dylan Van Baarle (Team Cannondale – Garmin), Johann Van Zyl (MTN – Qhubeka) and Jose Gonçalves (Caja Rural – Seguros RGA) attacked from the leading group.

They were reeled with 2km to go. On the final climb Stephen Cummings (MTN – Qhubeka) attacked together with Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) and David Formolo (Team Cannondale – Garmin). The British rider turned out to be the strongest and took the win.

Davide Rebellin reached the top 22 seconds after the winner in 13th place. Sylwester Szmyd arrived to the finish 12 seconds later in 16th.