Canadian Ryder Hesjedal climbs the Giau during the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia going from Falzes to Cortina d’Ampezzo on May 23, 2012 in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The 33-year-old – who has never won a Grand Tour – recorded his second stage success of the race seeing off a group of six riders including his major rivals Ivan Basso of Italy and Canada’s former pink jersey wearer Ryder Hesjedal. AFP PHOTO / LUK BENIES (Photo credit should read LUK BENIES/AFP/GettyImages)