Ivan Basso: Picking up the pieces

Ivan Basso with five year-old daughter Domitilla.

Ivan Basso with five year-old daughter Domitilla. (Image credit: Photo Benati)

It seemed not so long ago that Ivan Basso was firmly placed in the fast lane to cycling stardom, but the window of opportunity to bask in the glory of his Giro d'Italia success was cut short when rumours of Basso's involvement in Operación Puerto became a grim reality. After serving more than half of his two-year suspension, the Italian sat down for an interview with Cyclingnews' Kirsten Robbins.

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