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.

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Italy's Ivan Basso catches up on the news.

Grand Tour to Grand Tour

By Ivan Basso published 25 August 09

Giro d'Italia's experience helps for first Vuelta a España

A bit of reflection

By Ivan Basso published 18 June 09

The Giro is over and it's time for a break ahead of the Vuelta

Basso hoped to do better in the Cinque Terre time trial but is still satisfied with his time.

A change in wind?

By Ivan Basso published 23 May 09

We're at the halfway point in the Giro and Ivan is ready to make a late charge

Ivan Basso gets a big round of applause at the team presentation in Venice.

Heading to Venice

By Ivan Basso published 7 May 09

It's Giro time as Ivan travels down to Venice for the start of the biggest Italian race of the year

Back to basics. Back to Italy

By Ivan Basso published 21 April 09

Two weeks of solid training as the former Giro champ prepares for his main objective of the year

Liquigas' Ivan Basso works for Daniele Bennati at the Milano-Sanremo.

Sanremo and Armstrong

By Ivan Basso published 31 March 09

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

Ivan Basso (Liquigas) finishes third in Tirreno-Adriatico stage six to Camerino.

Back in the thick of the Italian action

By Ivan Basso published 20 March 09

A top-five finish at Tirreno-Adriatico and Ivan is strong contender for the Giro, but who is he tipping for the win?

Ivan Basso at the Giro del Friuli with teammate Andrea Noè.

Keeping in check for the Giro

By Ivan Basso published 9 March 09

After pulling out of Cali, Ivan is back and ready to charge towards the Giro. Can he win?

The Golden State?

By Ivan Basso published 18 February 09

This month Ivan races at the Tour of California and experiences his first set back of the season

Liquigas' Ivan Basso heads into the Giro with strong form and a burning ambition to perform well

Racing in Argentina

By Ivan Basso published 26 January 09

This month Ivan talks racing in Argentina, Lance Armtrong and testing

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Grand Tour to Grand Tour

Giro d'Italia's experience helps for first Vuelta a España
A bit of reflection

The Giro is over and it's time for a break ahead of the Vuelta
A change in wind?

We're at the halfway point in the Giro and Ivan is ready to make a late charge

Heading to Venice

It's Giro time as Ivan travels down to Venice for the start of the biggest Italian race of the year
Back to basics. Back to Italy

Two weeks of solid training as the former Giro champ prepares for his main objective of the year
Sanremo and Armstrong

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

Back in the thick of the Italian action

A top-five finish at Tirreno-Adriatico and Ivan is strong contender for the Giro, but who is he tipping for the win?
Keeping in check for the Giro

After pulling out of Cali, Ivan is back and ready to charge towards the Giro. Can he win?
The Golden State?

This month Ivan races at the Tour of California and experiences his first set back of the season