Giro d'Italia - Stages 18 and 19

Stage 18 - Imperia to Sant'Anna di Vinadio

Stage 18 was cancelled as riders met to discuss drug allegations with the International Cycling Union

Dario Frigo was second overall behind Gilberto Simoni (l) but leaves his hotel after dumped from the race

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Stage 19 - Alba to Busto Arsizio

Mario Cipollini wins the 19th stage

Gilberto Simoni still holds the pink jersey at the end of the 19th stage

Fans protested at the 19th stage demanding 'clean wheels'