BikeRaceInfo: Current and historical race results, plus interviews, bikes, travel, and cycling history

find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter See our youtube channel Melanoma: It started with a freckle Schwab Cycles South Salem Cycleworks frames Neugent Cycling Wheels Peaks Coaching: work with a coach! Shade Vise sunglass holder Advertise with us!

Search our site:
Email Newsletter icon, E-mail Newsletter icon, Email List icon, E-mail List icon Sign up for our Email Newsletter

2011 Giro D'Italia Photos

Stage 2, May 8

Back to 2011 Giro page

Stage 2: Sunday, May 8, Alba-Parma, 244 km. Longest stage in 2011 Giro.

Sebastian Lang

Sebastian Lang went for a 200+ km solo adventure but was reeled in with plenty of time for the sprinters to get organized.

Marco Pinotti

Probably Marco Pinotti's only day in pink during this Giro

Alberto Contador

Alberto Contador stays tucked in the pack.

Stage 2 sprint

It was really close between Petacchi and Cavendish

Stage 2 sprint

But Petacchi was the faster man today.

Stage 2 sprint

Not so fast, says Cavendish.

Stage 2 sprint

Cavendish filed a protest, but Petacchi was declared the winner.