Franco Pellizotti takes the day with a very strong time trial effort. Alberto Contador hangs on to the top of the GC as Ricco climbs closer.

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The 91st Giro d’Italia’s hardest stage – 154 kilometres and five major mountain passes – Italy’s Emanuele Sella bolted clear of his escape companions to win atop the Passo Fedaia, 24 hours after topping the Alpe di Pampeago for victory. Second was Sella’s CSF Group team-mate Domenico Pozzovivo.

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