Sprinters will be ready for Stage 5 from Teano in the northern suburbs of Naples (Napoli), which runs through the up and down farm roads of Frosinone province to finish just south of Rome in the beautiful wine city of Frascati. But with the climb of Le Macere just 15 kilometres from the finish, look for World Champion Paolo Bettini to go on the attack in his search for the Maglia Rosa.
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Mass falls, abandons and heavy rain, as well as high-speed racing made for memorably difficult day -
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Mexican revels in his friendly rivalry with fellow Grand Tour talent Giulio Pellizzari
