World Champ Ballan nears top form

World Champion Alessandro Ballan (Lampre-NGC)

World Champion Alessandro Ballan (Lampre-NGC) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

World Champion Alessandro Ballan is close to his top condition at the Tour de France after a virus ruined his spring season.

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