Seventh heaven for Verbrugghe

Giro d'Italia: Stage seven Viareggio to Lido di Camaiore in Tuscany

The riders begin the seventh gruelling stage

An eccentric spectator cheers the riders on

Italy's Stefano Garzelli falls heavily after clipping the wheel of another rider

Rik Verbrugghe concentrates hard as he pulls away from the other riders to take the lead

Verbrugghe celebrates after winning the stage

Jens Heppner, of Team Telekom, retains the pink jersey of the overall leader