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Mosquitoes annoy Italy's Marco Pantani as he pedals during the third stage

In the third stage riders leave Lucera under a medieval arch in the city's walls

Italy's Danilo Di Luca celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the fourth stage

Another Italian Dario Frigo receives the traditional kiss by race stewardesses after snatching the pink jersey

Belgian Rik Verbrugghe grimaces as he pedals during the fourth stage