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Denis Menchov Crashes, Gets on New Bike, Wins Giro d'Italia

By Michael David SmithJun 1st 2009 – 8:29AM

Russian cyclist Denis Menchov had a big lead Sunday as he approached the finish of the Giro d'Italia, but in the final half mile, he skidded out on the wet cobblestone, narrowly avoided getting hit by a passing motorcycle and slid on the ground for about 10 yards. That didn't stop him, though: He got up, discarded his...

Background on Denis Menchov

Denis Nikolayevich Menchov (, pronounced as Menshov), born 25 January 1978 in Oryol, is a professional Russian road bicycle racer for .

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