Giro d’Italia 2007 standings: results (general classification)

The 2007 Giro d’Italia was the 90th edition of the prestigious Italian cycling race. It took place from May 12 to June 3, 2007, covering a total distance of around 3,526.3 kilometers (2,190 miles) over 21 stages.

1. Participants: The 2007 Giro attracted some of the top cyclists from around the world. Notable participants included Danilo Di Luca, Paolo Savoldelli, Gilberto Simoni, Damiano Cunego, and Denis Menchov, among others.
2. Overall Winner: The overall winner of the 2007 Giro d’Italia was Danilo Di Luca, an Italian cyclist riding for the Liquigas team. Di Luca secured the pink jersey (maglia rosa) by demonstrating consistent performance throughout the race, including stage wins and strong finishes in the mountain stages.
3. Controversy: The 2007 Giro was not without controversy. Italian cyclist Alessandro Petacchi tested positive for doping. He tested positive for excessive salbutamol levels during the 2007 Giro d’Italia, leading to a doping controversy. Despite his medical exemption for asthma, his urine sample exceeded the allowed limit. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) suspended him for a year, ruling he failed to exercise “utmost caution”. His results were stripped, and he was fired from Team Milram.
4. Other Standout Performances: Besides Danilo Di Luca’s overall victory, other cyclists delivered remarkable performances throughout the race. Notably, Andy Schleck, a Luxembourger rider, made a strong impression in his debut Giro d’Italia, finishing second overall.

The 2007 Giro d’Italia provided thrilling racing action and showcased the endurance, skill, and determination of professional cyclists competing in one of the most prestigious events in the cycling calendar.

Jersey Winners – 2007 Giro d’Italia

Pink Jersey (Maglia Rosa): Danilo Di Luca (Italy) – Overall race leader

Cyclamen Jersey (Maglia Ciclamino): NONE. Alessandro Petacchi (Italy) was later disqualified due to a doping scandal.

Green Jersey (Maglia Verde): Leonardo Piepoli (Italy) – King of the Mountains classification leader

White Jersey (Maglia Bianca): Andy Schleck (Luxembourg) – Best young rider (under 25)

Overall Ranking – 2007 Giro d’Italia

Here is the overall ranking of the top 10 cyclists in the 2007 Giro d’Italia:

1. Danilo Di Luca (Italy)
2. Andy Schleck (Luxembourg)
3. Eddy Mazzoleni (Italy)
4. Gilberto Simoni (Italy)
5. Damiano Cunego (Italy)
6. Riccardo Riccò (Italy)
7. Evgeni Petrov (Russia)
8. Marzio Bruseghin (Italy)
9. Franco Pellizotti (Italy)
10. David Arroyo (Switzerland)

These cyclists achieved the top 10 positions in the general classification at the conclusion of the 2007 Giro d’Italia.

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