indurain returned in 1993 to defend his crown. the only rider that could compete with indurain was the latvian piotr ugrumov, who attacked indurain repeatedly throughout the race. indurain won two stages – both time trials – en route to his second giro d'italia victory. he would go on to complete the giro-tour double for the second consecutive year, a feat which had never been accomplished before. the 1994 giro d'italia saw russian evgeni berzin gain the overall lead after winning the fourth stage, featuring a summit finish on campitello matese. berzin consolidated his lead with victories in the race's final two time trials en route to the overall victory. in doing so he spoiled indurain's hopes for a three peat.