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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Racing in Argentina
This month Ivan talks racing in Argentina, Lance Armtrong and testing -
A change in wind?
We're at the halfway point in the Giro and Ivan is ready to make a late charge -
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?
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It's Christmas!
This month family Basso chill out out at home as Ivan trains with an old Tuscan friend -
Back to basics. Back to Italy
Two weeks of solid training as the former Giro champ prepares for his main objective of the year -
Behind the controversy
Ivan Basso returns to cycling and starts his diary on Cyclingnews
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The Golden State?
This month Ivan races at the Tour of California and experiences his first set back of the season -
A bit of reflection
The Giro is over and it's time for a break ahead of the Vuelta -
Grand Tour to Grand Tour
Giro d'Italia's experience helps for first Vuelta a España