Basso returns home as Giro victor

After securing a dominant win in this year's Giro d'Italia, CSC's Ivan Basso has returned to his home in Cassano Magnago as Giro victor and father to a new son, Santiago. While Basso celebrated his triumph in the loop of Italy, it was also his first opportunity to see his baby son, who was born during the last week of the race. Basso saluted Santiago by displaying a photo of the newborn as he crossed the line in stage 20 of the Giro.

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Images by Roberto Bettini/www.bettiniphoto.net

• Ivan Basso says hi to well-wishers outside his home
• Basso and his two children - Domitilla and Santiago
• Basso and baby Santiago get well-acquainted at home
• Back to normal life for Ivan Basso
• Father and son... Ivan Basso and his new son Santiago
• One of the posters wishing Ivan Basso well