Classic Finish, Gilbert Triumphs – Stage 20 Giro d’Italia Centoanni

With a showdown at the Colosseum to follow, Stage 20 was any ones to take.

In the end, Philippe Gilbert (Silence-Lotto) found the parcours suited to his Classics style and claimed the stage over Thomas Voeckler (BBox Bouygues Telecom) and Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone - Caffe Mokambo.

Results
1. Philippe Gilbert (Bel) Silence-Lotto
2. Thomas Voeckler (Fra) BBox Bouygues Telecom
3. Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone - Caffe Mokambo

The General Classification stayed as is, which can only mean one thing headed into the finale; this is Denis Menchov's (Rabobank) title to lose.

General Classification After Stage 20
1. Denis Menchov (Rus) Rabobank
2. Danilo Di Luca (Ita) LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini
3. Franco Pellizotti (Ita) Liquigas
4. Carlos Sastre (Spa) Cervelo Test Team
5. Ivan Basso (Ita) Liquigas
6. Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana
7. Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone - Caffe Mokambo
8. Michael Rogers (Aus) Team Columbia - Highroad
9. Tadej Valjavec (Slo) AG2R La Mondiale
10. Marzio Bruseghin (Ita) Lampre - N.G.C.

Next: Stage 21 - Individual Time Trial, Roma, 14.4km
A quick trip around the Eternal City ends where gladiators once did battle, at the Colosseum.