Bibbona goes wild over Bettini win

Paolo Bettini and his people:

Paolo Bettini and his people: (Image credit: OMNIA Photo)

While Quick.Step-Innergetic's Paolo Bettini was busy riding his heart out to successfully defend his World Championship in Stuttgart on Sunday, at home in Italy a massive party was underway. Members of the Paolo Bettini Club in Marina di Bibbona had gathered with the Italian's friends and parents, Giuliana and Giuliano Bettini, to watch the race live on a wide screen television at Hotel Marinetta.

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