Spaniard Mikel Nieve won Stage 15 of Giro d'Italia - Alberto Contador Maintains Overall Lead

ROME, Italy – The 15^th stage of the Giro d’Italia, over 229 kilometres from Conegliano to Gardeccia won by Spaniard Mikel Nieve, of the Basque Euskaltel-Euskadi team.

Spaniard Mikel Nieve won Stage 15 of Giro d'Italia

Race leader Alberto Contador maintained his overall lead by finishing third in 15^th stage to hold on the pink jersey.

Italian veteran cyclist Stefano Garzelli, a former Giro d’Italia winner, finished second behind Nieve, yesterday.