12-year veteran Paolo Tiralongo claimed his first career victory at the end of the long climb to Macugnaga on stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia. The 33-year old Italian was caught but then paced to the finish by Alberto Contador, who graciously allowed his former domestique to cruise over the line unchallenged. It was the third consecutive day an Italian rider has won.

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  From Pro Team Astana & other sources: Paolo Tiralongo has won the seventh stage of the Giro d’Italia, emerging on top after a head-to-head sprint with Michele Scarponi . The win is Tiralongo’s...

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• Giro d’Italia preview: The teams and sponsors (part 1)
  

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• Contador finds Armstrong in his way, again
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  PARIS (Reuters) - Once again, Alberto Contador is the Tour de France favorite and, once again, Lance Armstrong stands in his way. Although Luxembourg's Andy Schleck seems to be his main challenger...

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• 2011 Giro d’Italia results, stage 3
  

  2011 Giro d’Italia results, stage 3

  2011 Giro d’Italia results, stage 3 , In a day marked by catastrophe, Angel Vicioso of the...

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