Hesjedal moves into Giro lead after mountain-top finish

Ryder Hesjedal in lead, Giro d'Italia 2012, stage seven

Giro d'Italia 2012 stage seven photo gallery by Graham Watson>>

Ryder Hesjedal has moved into the overall lead of the 2012 Giro d'Italia after the race's first 'mountain-top' finish on Saturday to become the first Canadian to wear the race's coveted pink leader's jersey.

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