For a second consecutive month, Harrie Smolders (NED) holds on to the top of the Longines Ranking list. With 3338 points, Smolders strengthens his lead down to McLain Ward (USA) who is new as no. two after being rank six last month. Steve Guerdat (SUI) is up from rank nine to three, while Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) is up from rank five to four. Kent Farrington (USA) is back in the saddle after his forced break due to injury, but has to see a drop from rank two to five this month.
Peder Fredricson (SWE) is down from rank three to six, still making sure to Swedes are within the Top 10. Then follows Kevin Staut (FRA) as rank seven, down from his position as rank four last month. Rank eight is Daniel Deusser (GER) who is up from rank ten, while Simon Delestre (FRA) is rank nine this month after being seventh last month. Finally, reigning World Cup Champion Beezie Madden (USA) is up one spot to rank ten as the only female rider in this prestigious company.
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