Cold Blooded, DiLuca States His Case - Stage 10 Giro d'Italia Centoanni

On the designated Queen stage of the 100th Giro d'Italia, the cold blooded killer stood on his pedals and stated his case to a jury of his peers. Danilo DiLuca (LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini) did not attempt to hide from his past. He boldly stated, without any remorse or feeling, and with the steely gaze to which we had all grown accustomed that what he was still capable of doing what he once did in 2007.

As the day wore on and the slopes kicked upward, DiLuca only seemed to grow more adamant in his argument and unleashed another vicious attack. The remaining jurors, all incredibly competent men in their own right, listened but simply had no answers.

In the end, DiLuca would have his day. But though his peers conceded the argument, they know opening salvos rarely determine the outcome of a three week case.

Results
1. Danilo Di Luca (Ita) LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini
2. Franco Pellizotti (Ita) Liquigas
3. Denis Menchov (Rus) Rabobank

General Classification After Stage 10
1. Danilo Di Luca (Ita) LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini
2. Denis Menchov (Rus) Rabobank
3. Michael Rogers (Aus) Team Columbia - Highroad
4. Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana
5. Franco Pellizotti (Ita) Liquigas
6. Carlos Sastre (Spa) Cervelo Test Team
7. Ivan Basso (Ita) Liquigas
8. Thomas Lövkvist (Swe) Team Columbia - Highroad
9. David Arroyo (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne
10. Gilberto Simoni (Ita) Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli

Next: Stage 11 - Torino - Arenzano (Genova), 214km
Your classic transition stage before a ITT. Look for the sprinters' teams to come forward or a long protracted breakaway.