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Photos from Stage 21 (final stage): May 29, Milano - Milano individual time trial, 26 km

Vincenzo Nibali hoped to gain enough time in the final time trial to move up to second place.

But Scarponi, an indifferent time trialist, did well enough to keep second place.

Alberto Contador started his ride at a scorching pace.

But once Contador knew he had the race in the bag he eased up.

David Millar was the stage winner.

The 2011 Giro d'Italia final podium in front of the Milan Cathedral: from left, Michele Scarponi (2nd), Alberto Contador (1st) and Vincenzo Nibali (3rd)

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