the 2005 giro d'italia saw the race lead change hands multiple times within the first week of racing. ivan basso gained the lead after the eleventh stage, which finished in zoldo alto. two days later, paolo savoldelli gained the lead after the thirteenth stage that finish in urtijëi. savoldelli went on to win his second giro d'italia while fending off the attacks of gilberto simoni and josé rujano. ivan basso won the 2006 giro d'italia in a convincing fashion. basso gained the lead after winning the race's eighth stage that featured a summit finish on the passo lanciano. he won two more stages after taking the lead of the race en route to his overall victory.