Di Luca's team Liquigas was dominant. They took three stage wins, two with Di Luca himself to go along with the race's opening team time trial, and held the pink jersey for all but four days.
Liquigas, led by Di Luca, had a commanding position. They achieved three stage triumphs, including two with Di Luca himself, as well as the opening team time trial, and held the pink jersey for nearly the entire duration of the competition, except for a brief period of four days.