Denis Menchov retains overall lead in Giro with 1 stage left; Philippe Gilbert wins 20th stage

Menchov moves day closer to Giro victory

ANAGNI, Italy — Denis Menchov of Russia moved a day closer to victory in the Giro d’Italia, keeping the leader’s pink jersey with only one stage left in the cycling classic.

Philippe Gilbert of Belgium finished in 4 hours, 30 minutes, 7 seconds over the 126-mile leg Saturday from Naples to Anagni. Thomas Voeckler of France finished second in a two-way sprint after a late breakaway.

Stefano Garzelli of Italy was third.

The race ends Sunday with an 8.95-mile individual time trial in Rome.