Lloyd climbs to first Grand Tour victory
Lloyd (Omega Pharma-Lotto) went clear along with Swiss rider Rubens Bertogliati (Androni Giocattoli), but attacked on the final climb of the 172-kilometres stage from Fidenza to Marina di Carrara to claim his first Grand Tour victory.
Bertogliati finished one minute six seconds behind as Lloyd celebrated a solo success which saw him take the green king of the mountains jersey.
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Hide AdItaly's Nibali (Liquigas) finished safely in the peloton to retain the maglia rosa with a 13-second lead over compatriot and team-mate Ivan Basso.
Germany's Danilo Hondo (Lampre) led the bunch home nine seconds behind Bertogliati.