Australia's Cadel Evans, center, pedals during the eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Foligno to Montecopiolo, Italy, Saturday May 17, 2014. A final push from Diego Ulissi saw the Italian win a tough eighth stage as the Giro d'Italia took to the mountains Saturday, while Cadel Evans ended Michael Matthews' grip on the overall lead. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)

Australian pink jersey Michael Matthews poses before the start of the 8th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Foligno to Montecopiolo on May 17, 2014 in Foligno. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES

From left : Dutch Maarten Tjallingii (blue jersey), French Nacer Bouhanni (red jersey), Australian Michael Matthews and Polish Rafal Majka (withe jersey) pose before the start of the 8th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Foligno to Montecopiolo on May 17, 2014 in Foligno. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES

Riders take the start of the 8th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Foligno to Montecopiolo on May 17, 2014 in Foligno. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES

Italian rider Diego Ulissi, team Lampre Merida crosses the finish line to win the 8th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Foligno to Montecopiolo on May 17, 2014 in Montecopiolo. Italian rider Diego Ulissi, team Lampre Merida won the stage ahead Croatian Robert Kiserlovski, team Trek and Netherland's Wilco Kelderman, team Belkin. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES

Italian rider Diego Ulissi, team Lampre Merida celebrates on the podium after he won the 8th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Foligno to Montecopiolo on May 17, 2014 in Montecopiolo. Italian rider Diego Ulissi, team Lampre Merida won the stage ahead Croatian Robert Kiserlovski, team Trek and Netherland's Wilco Kelderman, team Belkin. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES

Australian Cadel Evans celebrates the pink jersey of the overall leader on the podium of the 8th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Foligno to Montecopiolo on May 17, 2014 in Montecopiolo. Italian rider Diego Ulissi, team Lampre Merida won the stage ahead Croatian Robert Kiserlovski, team Trek and Netherland's Wilco Kelderman, team Belkin. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES

Polish Rafal Majka celebrates with the white jersey (youngest rider) on the podium of the 8th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Foligno to Montecopiolo on May 17, 2014 in Montecopiolo. Italian rider Diego Ulissi, team Lampre Merida won the stage ahead Croatian Robert Kiserlovski, team Trek and Netherland's Wilco Kelderman, team Belkin. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES

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Nacer Bouhanni of France celebrates on the podium after winning the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Frosinone to Foligno, Italy, Friday May 16, 2014. Nacer Bouhanni of France sprinted to victory on the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday, while Michael Matthews retained the overall leader's pink jersey. Bouhanni, who had never won a Grand Tour stage before this year's Giro, edged out Giacomo Nizzolo by less than half a wheel for his second victory in this year's race. (AP Photo/Marco Alpozzi)

Nacer Bouhanni of France celebrates on the podium after winning the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Frosinone to Foligno, Italy, Friday May 16, 2014. Nacer Bouhanni sprinted to victory on the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday, while Michael Matthews retained the overall leader's pink jersey. Bouhanni, who had never won a Grand Tour stage before this year's Giro, edged out Giacomo Nizzolo by less than half a wheel for his second victory in this year's race. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)

Michael Matthews celebrates on the podium after completing the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Frosinone to Foligno, Italy, Friday May 16, 2014. Nacer Bouhanni sprinted to victory on the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday, while Michael Matthews retained the overall leader's pink jersey. Bouhanni, who had never won a Grand Tour stage before this year's Giro, edged out Giacomo Nizzolo by less than half a wheel for his second victory in this year's race. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)

Polish white jersey (best young rider) Rafal Majka, team Tinkoff-Saxo, waits for the start of the 7th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Frosinone to Foligno (211km) on May 16, 2014 in Frosinone. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES

Poland's Rafal Majka waits for the start of the sixth stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Sassano to Montecassino, Italy, Thursday May 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)

The pack of cyclists pedals during the sixth stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Sassano to Montecassino, Italy, Thursday May 15, 2014. Overall leader Michael Matthews claimed his first individual victory on the sixth stage of the Giro d'Italia Thursday but the day was marred by a crash which left Giampaolo Caruso seriously injured. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari), APTOPIX

Polish cyclist Rafal Majka looks on before for the start of the 6th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) 257 km cycling race from Sassano to Montecassino, on May 15, 2014, in Montecassino. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews sprays champagne as he celebrates his victory on the podium after winning the 6th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Sassano to Montecassino of 257 km on May 15, 2014 in Montecassino. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews celebrates his pink jersey of the overall leader on the podium after winning the 6th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Sassano to Montecassino of 257 km on May 15, 2014 in Montecassino. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews sprays champagne as he celebrates his pink jersey of the overall leader on the podium after winning the 6th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Sassano to Montecassino of 257 km on May 15, 2014 in Montecassino. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews celebrates his pink jersey of the overall leader on the podium after winning the 6th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Sassano to Montecassino of 257 km on May 15, 2014 in Montecassino. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Polish Rafal Majka reacts after crossing the finish line of the 6th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Sassano to Montecassino of 257 km on May 15, 2014 in Montecassino. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

The pack pedals in the countryside during the fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Taranto to Viggiano, Italy, Wednesday May 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari), APTOPIX

The pack pedals in the countryside during the fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Taranto to Viggiano, Italy, Wednesday May 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari), APTOPIX

French Nacer Bouhanni celebrates after winning the 4th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) cycling race, on May 13, 2014 in Bari. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

French Nacer Bouhanni is kissed by two hostesses on the podium after winning the 4th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) cycling race, on May 13, 2014 in Bari. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews is kissed by two hostesses as he celebrates with the pink jersey of the overall leader on the podium of the 4th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) cycling race, on May 13, 2014 in Bari. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews sprays champagne after wearing the pink jersey of the overall leader on the podium of the 4th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) cycling race, on May 13, 2014 in Bari. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews celebrates with the pink jersey of the overall leader on the podium of the 4th stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) cycling race, on May 13, 2014 in Bari. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

The overall leader of the Giro d'Italia Michael Matthews of Orica Greenedge, center, wears the pink jersey as the main peloton make their way through Armagh city during stage 3, Northern Ireland, Sunday May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Overall leader of the Giro'dItalia Michael Matthews of Orica Greenedge, centre, wears the pink jersey as the main peloton make their way up a climb out of the Martkethill during stage three Northern Ireland, Sunday, May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

The peloton make their way through the village of Castlebellingham, Republic of Ireland, during stage three of the Giro d'Italia, Sunday, May, 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

During stage three of the Giro d'Italia, break away group led by teams Anroni Giocattoli-Venezuela, right, Belkin Pro Cyling Team, and Lotto Belisol, left, make their way up a climb out of the village of Markethill, Northern Ireland, Sunday May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Picture of the Giro's trophy "Trofeo Senza Fine" taken before the start of the 3rd stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Armagh to Dublin (187 km) on May 11, 2014 in Belfast. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Pink jersey, Australian Michael Matthews, arrives to take the start of the 3rd stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Armagh to Dublin (187 km) on May 11, 2014 in Belfast. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews celebrates the pink jersey of the overall leader on the podium of the 3rd stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Armagh to Dublin (187 km) on May 11, 2014 in Dublin. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

German Marcel Kittel, team Giant Shimano, celebrates his victory on the podium of the 3rd stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Armagh to Dublin (187 km) on May 11, 2014 in Dublin. AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

German Marcel Kittel (L), team Giant Shimano, crosses the finish line to win the 3rd stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Armagh to Dublin (187 km) on May 11, 2014 in Dublin. Kittel won ahead British Ben Swift (team Sky), 2nd, and Italian Elia Viviani (team Cannondale). AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

German Marcel Kittel, team Giant Shimano, celebrates on the podium of the 3rd stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Armagh to Dublin (187 km) on May 11, 2014 in Dublin. Kittel won ahead British Ben Swift (team Sky), 2nd, and Italian Elia Viviani (team Cannondale). AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

German Marcel Kittel, team Giant Shimano, celebrates on the podium of the 3rd stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Armagh to Dublin (187 km) on May 11, 2014 in Dublin. Kittel won ahead British Ben Swift (team Sky), 2nd, and Italian Elia Viviani (team Cannondale). AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews, team Orica, celebrates the pink jersey on the podium of the 3rd stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Armagh to Dublin (187 km) on May 11, 2014 in Dublin. German Marcel Kittel, Giant Shimano, won the stage ahead of British Ben Swift (team Sky), 2nd, and Italian Elia Viviani (team Cannondale). AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews, team Orica, celebrates the pink jersey on the podium of the 3rd stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Armagh to Dublin (187 km) on May 11, 2014 in Dublin. German Marcel Kittel, Giant Shimano, won the stage ahead of British Ben Swift (team Sky), 2nd, and Italian Elia Viviani (team Cannondale). AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

Australian Michael Matthews, team Orica, celebrates the pink jersey on the podium of the 3rd stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, cycling race from Armagh to Dublin (187 km) on May 11, 2014 in Dublin. German Marcel Kittel, Giant Shimano, won the stage ahead of British Ben Swift (team Sky), 2nd, and Italian Elia Viviani (team Cannondale). AFP PHOTO/LUK BENIES

The pack pedals during the 218-kilometer (135-mile) second stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Belfast to Belfast, Northern Ireland, Saturday May 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari), APTOPIX

The pack pedals during the third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, Sunday May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)

Germany's Marcel Kittel, left, sprints to win the third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, in Dublin, Sunday May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)

Germany's Marcel Kittel, left, sprints to win the third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, in Dublin, Sunday May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)

Australia's Michael Matthews sprays sparkling wine as he celebrates on the podium after retaining the overall leader's pink jersey at the end of the 187-kilometer (116-mile) third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, in Dublin, Sunday May 11, 2014. Germany's Marcel Kittel won the stage, his second straight victory at the Giro. (AP Photo/Marco Alpozzi)

Germany's Marcel Kittel sprays sparkling wine as he celebrates on the podium after winning the 187-kilometer (116-mile) third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, in Dublin, Sunday May 11, 2014. Australia's Michael Matthews retained the overall leader's pink jersey. (AP Photo/Marco Alpozzi)

Australia's Michael Matthews sprays sparkling wine as he celebrates on the podium after retaining the overall leader's pink jersey at the end of the 187-kilometer (116-mile) third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, in Dublin, Sunday May 11, 2014. Germany's Marcel Kittel won the stage, his second straight victory at the Giro. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)

Germany's Marcel Kittel throws a bunch of flowers as he celebrates on the podium after winning the 187-kilometer (116-mile) third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, in Dublin, Sunday May 11, 2014. Australia's Michael Matthews retained the overall leader's pink jersey. (AP Photo/Marco Alpozzi)

Germany's Marcel Kittel is kissed by hostesses as he celebrates on the podium after winning the 187-kilometer (116-mile) third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, in Dublin, Sunday May 11, 2014. Australia's Michael Matthews retained the overall leader's pink jersey. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)

Australia's Michael Matthews sprays sparkling wine as he celebrates on the podium after retaining the overall leader's pink jersey at the end of the 187-kilometer (116-mile) third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, in Dublin, Sunday May 11, 2014. Germany's Marcel Kittel won the stage, his second straight victory at the Giro. (AP Photo/Marco Alpozzi)

Australia's Michael Matthews sprays sparkling wine as he celebrates on the podium after retaining the overall leader's pink jersey at the end of the 187-kilometer (116-mile) third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, in Dublin, Sunday May 11, 2014. Germany's Marcel Kittel won the stage, his second straight victory at the Giro. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberto)

Colombia's Miguel ?ngel Rubiano pedals during the 187-kilometer (116-mile) third stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, across the border to Dublin, Ireland, Sunday May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari)

TOPSHOTS Riders of team Europcar compete in the time trial Belfast-Belfast, the 1st stage of the 97th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy in Belfast on May 9, 2014. Orica-Green Edge won the time trial ahead Omega Pharma-Quick Step and BMC. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES