 The pace in the peloton was more lax after the intermediate sprint , and two riders came clear to form another breakaway . They were caught just before the first lap of the 18 km ( 11 mi ) finishing circuit in Anagni . Another four riders tried to break away for the stage win , but they were caught during the second and final lap . With just over 1 km ( 0 @.@ 62 mi ) to go , Silence – Lotto rider Philippe Gilbert attacked and got a gap , staying away for the stage win . Thomas Voeckler tried to follow , but could not reach Gilbert 's slipstream , finishing 2 seconds behind him . The peloton finished 7 seconds back . 
