LPR Brakes rider Danilo Di Luca of Italy leads ahead of Russia's Denis Menchov (R) and Ivan Basso of Italy during the 83 km 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia from Chieti to Blockhaus, May 27, 2009. Liquigas rider Franco Pellizotti of Italy won the stage while Menchov of Russia retained the leader's pink jersey. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini (ITALY SPORT CYCLING)