A few minutes after the World Championship road race in Mendrisio, we see Fabian Cancellara sitting disappointedly at the side of the road. The medal award ceremony will be taking place without him this time round.

The new world champion is Cadel Evans (Australia), while silver goes to Alexandr Kolobnev (Russia) and Joaquin Rodriguez (Spain) picks up bronze.

Fabian Cancellara finishes fifth after a valiant race.

He launched an attack three times, gave everything ' to no avail.

In the end, he only missed out on winning a medal by a few seconds. ''I was up with the leaders in today's race and have shown that I am capable of becoming road race world champion.

I've proved that already.

I was one of the strongest contenders in this championship and can be proud of what I have achieved', explained Cancellara a little while later to the Media.