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World Champ Ballan nears top form

By Gregor Brown published 14 July 2009

Ballan ready for first Tour win after disappointing spring

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World Champion Alessandro Ballan (Lampre-NGC) — World Champion Alessandro Ballan (Lampre-NGC) (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

World Champion Alessandro Ballan is close to his top condition at the Tour de France after a virus ruined his spring season.

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