BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Alise Post of the USA in action in the Elite Womens TT qualifying during day two of the UCI BMX World Championships at NIA Arena on May 25, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Britain's Mark Cavendish pedals during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger pedals on his way to win the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Joaquin Rodriguez, of Spain, sprays sparkling wine on the podium celebrating the overall lead after the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him.

Joaquin Rodriguez, of Spain, sprays sparkling wine on the podium celebrating the overall lead after the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him.

Ryder Hesjedal, of Canada, pedals during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds, while Hesjedal arrived 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Joaquin Rodriguez, of Spain, pedals on his way to retain the overall lead during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him.

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger pedals on his way to win the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger sprays sparkling wine on the podium after winning the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Joaquin Rodriguez, of Spain, sprays sparkling wine on the podium celebrating the overall lead after the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him.

The pack pedals during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

The pack pedals during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

The pack pedals during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

The pack pedals during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Joaquin Rodriguez, of Spain, pedals during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Barry Nobles of USA competes during the Elite Mens Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham central England on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Shanaze Reade of Britain competes during the Elite Women Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES.ANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Alaina Henderson of USA competes during the Elite Women Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Merle van Benthem of the Netherlands competes during the Elite Women Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham central England on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Magalie Pottier of France competes during the Elite Women Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham central England on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Amanda Geving of the USA competes during the Elite Women Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham central England on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Brooke Crain of USA competes during the Elite Women Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES.ANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Magalie Pottier of France competes during the Elite Women Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES.ANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Caroline Buchanan of Australia competes during the Elite Women Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham central England on May 25. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES.ANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

The pack ride on the Passo Menghen uphill during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Aklfumi Sakamoto of Japan competes during the Elite Mens Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham central England on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Carlos Manrique of Venezuela competes during the Elite Mens Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham central England on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES.ANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Carl Strickland of Britain competes during the Elite Mens Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham central England on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

The pack ride during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Canada's Ryder Hesjedal prepares to ride during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Treviso. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez signs a register before the start of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012, in Treviso. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez (2nd L) rides during the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger celebrates on the podium after winning the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger sprays sparkling wine on the podium after winning the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Joaquin Rodriguez, of Spain, sprays sparkling wine on the podium celebrating the overall lead after the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him.

Francky Gagnu of France competes during the Elite Mens Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Niclas Laustsen of Denmark competes during the Elite Mens Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Mickael Leleu of France competes during the Elite Mens Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger is kissed on the podium after winning the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Joseph A Bracero of Puerto Rico competes during the Elite Mens Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham central England on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES.ANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Canada's Ryder Hesjedal (R) rides during the Alpe di Pampeago uphill of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012. Ryder Hesjedal took second place of the race. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Ryder Hesjedal, of Canada, celebrates as he crosses the finish line of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds, while Hesjedal arrived 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger rides during the Alpe di Pampeago uphill of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012. Roman Kreuziger won the race. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez sprays champagne on the podium of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez sprays champagne on the podium of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez wears the overall leader's pink jersey on the podium of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez wears the overall leader's pink jersey on the podium of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Treviso to Val di Fiemme, Italy, Friday, May 25, 2012. With a superb final climb, Kreuziger finished the penultimate mountain leg of the Giro in 6 hours, 18 minutes and 2 seconds. Ryder Hesjedal crossed 19 second behind him. Joaquin Rodriguez retained the overall lead.

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger sprays champagne on the podium after winning the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger (C) celebrates on the podium after winning the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Two women kiss Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger as he celebrates on the podium after winning the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger celebrates on the podium after winning the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez crosses the finish line to take third place of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Canada's Ryder Hesjedal reacts after taking second place of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Canada's Ryder Hesjedal crosses the finish line to take second place of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger celebrates after crossing the finish line of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Czech Republic's Roman Kreuziger celebrates after crossing the finish line of the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia, a 198km ride from Treviso to Alpe di Pampeago, on May 25, 2012 in Alpe di Pampeago. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

Cofidis, Le Credit en Ligne cycling team's Leonardo Duque of Columbia celebrates on the podium as he receives the combativity ranking leader black jersey, on the podium of the third stage of the Tour of Belgium cycling race, a 163 km race from Knokke-Heist to Beveren, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BENOIT DOPPAGNE Belgium OutBENOIT DOPPAGNE/AFP/GettyImages

Lotto Belisol cycling team's Andre Greipel of Germany puts his overall leader yellow jersey on the podium, after he won the third stage of the Tour of Belgium cycling race, a 163 km race from Knokke-Heist to Beveren, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BENOIT DOPPAGNE Belgium OutBENOIT DOPPAGNE/AFP/GettyImages

Lotto - Belisol cycling team's Andre Greipel of Germany celebrates on the podium after he won the third stage of the Tour of Belgium cycling race, a 163 km race from Knokke-Heist to Beveren, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BENOIT DOPPAGNE Belgium OutBENOIT DOPPAGNE/AFP/GettyImages

Lotto - Belisol cycling team's Andre Greipel of Germany celebrates on the podium after he won the third stage of the Tour of Belgium cycling race, a 163 km race from Knokke-Heist to Beveren, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BENOIT DOPPAGNE Belgium OutBENOIT DOPPAGNE/AFP/GettyImages

BMC Racing Team's Adam Blythe of England poses as he receives the white jersey of the top youngest competitor on the podium of the third stage of the Tour of Belgium cycling race, a 163 km race from Knokke-Heist to Beveren, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BENOIT DOPPAGNE Belgium OutBENOIT DOPPAGNE/AFP/GettyImages

Lotto - Belisol cycling team's Andre Greipel of Germany salutes on the podium after he won the third stage of the Tour of Belgium cycling race, a 163 km race from Knokke-Heist to Beveren, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BENOIT DOPPAGNE Belgium OutBENOIT DOPPAGNE/AFP/GettyImages

Lotto - Belisol cycling team's Andre Greipel of Germany celebrates as he win the third stage of the Tour of Belgium cycling race, a 163 km race from Knokke-Heist to Beveren, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BENOIT DOPPAGNE Belgium OutBENOIT DOPPAGNE/AFP/GettyImages

Lotto - Belisol cycling team's Andre Greipel of Germany celebrates as he win the third stage of the Tour of Belgium cycling race, a 163 km race from Knokke-Heist to Beveren, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BENOIT DOPPAGNE Belgium OutBENOIT DOPPAGNE/AFP/GettyImages

Lotto - Belisol cycling team's Andre Greipel of Germany celebrates as he win the third stage of the Tour of Belgium cycling race, a 163 km race from Knokke-Heist to Beveren, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO / BELGA / BENOIT DOPPAGNE Belgium OutBENOIT DOPPAGNE/AFP/GettyImages

Andrew Fossa Aguiluz of Norway (L) Twan van Gendt of Holland (C) and Barry Nobles of the USA (R) attend a practice session for the Elite Men's Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Sam Willoughby of Australia (R) Julian Perrier of France (C) and Brian Kirkham of Australia (L) attend a practice session for the Elite Men's Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Competitors attend a practice session for the Elite Men's Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Edzus Treimanis of Latvia (Foreground) attends a practice session for the Elite Men's Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Zabala Oquendo of Colombia (Foreground) attends a practice session for the Elite Men's Time Trial at the BMX World Championships in Birmingham, central England, on May 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages

Danish cyclist Michael Rasmussen (2nd L) and his lawyer Andre Brantjes (foreground R) attend the court in Arnhem on May 25, 2012. The cyclist appealed against the Dutch cycling team Rabobank, his former employer who fired him in 2007, when he was leader on the Tour de France. AFP PHOTO/ANP/ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN ***NETHERLANDS OUT - BELGIUM OUT ***ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/GettyImages

Danish cyclist Michael Rasmussen (R) and his lawyer Andre Brantjes (L) arrive at the court in Arnhem on May 25, 2012. The cyclist appealed against the Dutch cycling team Rabobank, his former employer who fired him in 2007, when he was leader on the Tour de France. AFP PHOTO/ANP/ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN ***NETHERLANDS OUT - BELGIUM OUT ***ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/AFP/GettyImages

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Liam Phillips of Great Britain in action during Men's Elite Training on day one of the UCI BMX World Championships at NIA Arena on May 24, 2012 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Joaquin Rodriguez, of Spain, pedals during the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, sprays sparkling wine on the podium after winning the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain sprays sparkling wine on the podium celebrating the overall lead after the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

The pack pedals during the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012. Andrea Guardini, of Italy, won the stage while Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain kept the overall lead.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, left, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012. Mark Cavendish, Britain, right, finished in the same time of Guardini: 3 hours, 52 seconds.

The pack pedals during the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012. Andrea Guardini, of Italy, won the stage while Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain kept the overall lead.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, sprays sparkling wine on the podium after winning the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, center, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain poses on the podium celebrating the overall lead after the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain sprays sparkling wine on the podium celebrating the overall lead after the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain sprays sparkling wine on the podium celebrating the overall lead after the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain sprays sparkling wine on the podium celebrating the overall lead after the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, center, celebrates after he crossed the finish line to win the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, celebrates on the podium after winning the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, center, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, center, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012. Mark Cavendish, Britain, second right, finished in the same time of Guardini: 3 hours, 52 seconds.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, left, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012. Mark Cavendish, Britain, right, finished in the same time of Guardini: 3 hours, 52 seconds.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, center, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012. Mark Cavendish, Britain, right, finished in the same time of Guardini: 3 hours, 52 seconds.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, is kissed on the podium after winning the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Andrea Guardini, of Italy, sprays sparkling wine on the podium after winning the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago, Italy, Wednesday, May 24, 2012.

Canadian rider Ryder Hesjedal gets ready for the start of the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race going from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago on May 24, 2012. Italian Andrea Guardini won the 18th stage of the Tour of Italy, holding off British world champion Mark Cavendish while Spanish Joaquim Rodriguez retains the pink jersey of overall leader. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages

The pack rides during the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race going from San Vito di Cadore to Vedelago on May 24, 201 . Italian Andrea Guardini won the 18th stage of the Tour of Italy, holding off British world champion Mark Cavendish while Sapinish Joaquim Rodriguez retains the pink jersey of overall leader. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIESLUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages