Ivan Basso
Ivan Basso is back to racing after a forced rest of two years due to his involvement in Operación Puerto. The Italian, winner of the 2006 Giro d'Italia, hopes to set the record straight and prove himself stronger than before while giving Cyclingnews' readers an inside look at his training and racing.
Back from a 16-month suspension, Basso ended his ban at the Japan Cup, October 26. He finished third in a close finish behind Damiano Cunego and Giovanni Visconti. The result was promising and Basso hopes there will be even brighter days ahead in 2009. Stay tuned as he recounts his journey back to the top of the sport.
Latest articles by Ivan Basso

A bit of reflection
By Ivan Basso published
The Giro is over and it's time for a break ahead of the Vuelta

Keeping in check for the Giro
By Ivan Basso published
After pulling out of Cali, Ivan is back and ready to charge towards the Giro. Can he win?

Grand Tour to Grand Tour
By Ivan Basso last updated
Giro d'Italia's experience helps for first Vuelta a España

Sanremo and Armstrong
By Ivan Basso last updated
Ivan races his first Sanremo in years and talks about Armstrong's recent crash.

The Golden State?
By Ivan Basso last updated
This month Ivan races at the Tour of California and experiences his first set back of the season
Starting the season right
By Ivan Basso last updated
This month Ivan takes a holiday with his young family before cranking up his training. It's comeback time!

A change in wind?
By Ivan Basso last updated
We're at the halfway point in the Giro and Ivan is ready to make a late charge
Back to basics. Back to Italy
By Ivan Basso last updated
Two weeks of solid training as the former Giro champ prepares for his main objective of the year

Heading to Venice
By Ivan Basso last updated
It's Giro time as Ivan travels down to Venice for the start of the biggest Italian race of the year

It's Christmas!
By Ivan Basso last updated
This month family Basso chill out out at home as Ivan trains with an old Tuscan friend

Back in the thick of the Italian action
By Ivan Basso last updated
A top-five finish at Tirreno-Adriatico and Ivan is strong contender for the Giro, but who is he tipping for the win?

Racing in Argentina
By Ivan Basso last updated
This month Ivan talks racing in Argentina, Lance Armtrong and testing
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