Liquigas doubles in Slovenia

Nibali takes the solo win

Nibali takes the solo win (Image credit: Mitja Smid Bricelj/Photo SI)

After an extraordinarily successful Giro d'Italia, the Liquigas team is carrying the winning mentality into Slovenia, where former pink jersey wearer Enrico Gasparotto and team-mate Vincenzo Nibali took control of the race on the 168 kilometre long third stage to Beljak.

"After two second places by Chicchi and Gasparotto in the first two stages we expected the victory," said manager Stefano Zanatta. "At the beginning of the climb I suggested to the riders that they attack and avoid the final sprint."

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