The 2012 Giro d'Italia resumes on Wednesday with the 11th stage of the race, which will take the cyclists from Assisi to Montecatini Terme. Designated as a flat stage, it will test the cyclists' endurance, as it is the longest in the entire race (255 kilometers).
Related: Giro d'Italia 2012 Results: Joaquim Rodriguez Wins Stage 10, Takes Maglia Rosa From Ryder Hesjedal
Joaquim Rodriguez won Stage 10 and also claimed the overall lead; he has a 17-second edge on Garmin-Barracuda's Ryder Hesjedal.
Here is a look at the top five heading into Wednesday:
1) Joaquim Rodriguez (Spa) Katusha Team 40:27:34
2) Ryder Hesjedal (Can) Garmin-Barracuda 0:00:17
3) Paolo Tiralongo (Ita) Astana Pro Team 0:00:32
4) Roman Kreuziger (Cze) Astana Pro Team 0:00:52
5) Benat Intxausti Elorriaga (Spa) Movistar Team 0:00:52
Steephill.tv has some video streaming options for Stage 11.
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