Team Saxo Bank's significant machine of speed, Fabian Cancellara, had everything in his own hands when with a solid performance on the last trial time stage would be able to win Tour de Suisse.
And Fabian Cancellara made more than just a solid performance. Through the streets of Bern he was cheered on by his countrymen with the Swiss flag on his back marking the fact that he is the national champion in the fight against the clock, he crushed any hope for the other riders in the GC.
The worst competitors were absolutely powerless compared to the strong Swiss who flew through the undulating 39 kilometres in 46 minutes and 1 second and crossing the finish line he celebrated the victory of both today's stage and the overall standings.