Guerini outwits rivals for stage glory

ITALIAN Giuseppe Guerini produced an exceptional display of tactical riding to claim victory on the 153km 19th stage of the Tour de France.

The T-Mobile rider was part of a four-man group including Oscar Pereiro, Franco Pellizotti and Sandy Casar which broke clear of the peloton after 30km and never looked back.

The group could not be separated until one kilometre from the finish when Guerini burst clear in a decisive surge for the line and sealed his first stage win of this year's Tour.