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44th Tirreno-Adriatico (2009) Photos; Stage 6: Civitanova Marche - Camerino, 235km

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With the remnants of an early break up the road, Michele Scarponi of Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni makes his move on the cat 1 Sasso Tetto at km 192 of a very long stage. Danilo di Luca attempts to join him.share this photo

Liquigas riders Vincenzo Nibali and Ivan Basso chase Scarponi with Acqua & Sapone's Stefano Garzelli (in back) about to join in. share this photo

The race has shattered, but #1 (Andreas Klöden, right ) and #2 (Thomas Lövkvist, center) on GC have been left behind on Sasso Tetto. Danilo di Luca has fallen back after chasing Scarponi.share this photo

After a tricky descent, Garzelli, Basso and Scarponi have caught Euskaltel-Euskadi's Egoi Martinez, the last man in an early breakshare this photo

Ivan Basso launches an attack at the base of the 4k climb to the finish in Camerino.share this photo

The lead group rounds a corner and hits the 12% grade just before the finishshare this photo

Riding into the spotlight: 1st Michele Scarponi (Ita) Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni in 6.36.12, 2nd Stefano Garzelli and 3rd Ivan Bassoshare this photo

Michele Scarponi wins the stage in his home region and takes over the GC with one ceremonial stage left. Not a bad result after sitting out a two-year suspension.share this photo

44th Tirreno-Adriatico (2009) Photos; Stage 6: Civitanova Marche - Camerino, 235km

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