Armstrong looks to Giro's second half after tough Dolomite days

Lance Armstrong arrives in Alpe di Siusi.

Lance Armstrong arrives in Alpe di Siusi. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Lance Armstrong faced his first big loss in the mountains since he lost two minutes on the Col de Joux-Plane in the 2000 Tour de France, but the Giro d'Italia's stage to Alpe di Siusi Wednesday was not so bad for the 37-year-old American who faces his first Grand Tour in nearly four years.