While Mark Cavendish was taking the stage win San Benedetto del Tronto, Michele Scarponi was ensuring he made it to the finish safely to record the overall victory in Tirreno-Adriatico.
The experienced Italian was an unexpected victor, although he admitted that he hadn't lost faith in his chances against the Stefano Garzelli, Andreas Klöden, Ivan Basso and Davide Rebellin.
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