Stage 2, 185 kilometers from Volterra to Marina di Carrara.
Stage 2 finish: 169th, 6:49 back of winner Alessandro Petacchi.
G.C. placing after Stage 2: 137th, 8:59 behind leader Julien El Fares.
(See Daily Peloton writeup and Velonew standings . Team Garmin-Slipstream writeup here . Tirreno-Adriatico page at Steephill.tv).