Giro d'Italia (2009) Photos; Stage 14: Campi Bisenzio - Bologna (San Luca), 172km |
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It was no secret that Danilo Di Luca (2nd from left) wanted the win and the ensuing time bonus today so his LPR Brakes team spent most of the day chasing the break up the road | share this photo |
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Without help from others teams, it was a good effort down the drain. A lot of matches burnt for nothing as the break stayed away... | share this photo |
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The first two men to hit the pivotal 16% grade one km from the finish in San Luca. Simon Gerrans (left) pedals like a winner while Christopher Froome (right) literally hit the wall weaving his way backward to 7th. Froome was overgeared and needed a 27T by his own admission. | share this photo |
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Francesco Reda of Quick Step suffering miserably much to the delight of the onlookers. He finished 8th @1.01. | share this photo |
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The GC contenders arrived together... a missed opportunity for Danilo Di Luca. Franco Pellizotti of Liquigas (green in the rear) crossed 10th, best among this group. | share this photo |
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Simon Gerrans gets his 2nd Grand Tour win and the first for Cervelo Test Team | share this photo |
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Surprisingly, former Giro winner Gilberto Simoni lost 30 seconds to his GC rivals on the steep finishing climb. Gibo is now 5.07 back on GC in 8th place in likely his last Giro. | share this photo |
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Nice to see a different team atop the winner's podium today. Aussie Simon Gerrans of Cervelo Test Team (sans braces) | share this photo |
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A heavenly celebration for Denis Menchov's second day in Pink | share this photo |
Giro d'Italia (2009) Photos; Stage 14: Campi Bisenzio - Bologna (San Luca), 172km |
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