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CSC rider again on top; Savoldelli puts time into rivals

For the second time in two days, CSC's Ivan Basso has been able to stand on the winner's podium, a sure sign that he is back to his best after last weekend's stomach problems, which cost him the Giro. By the way he has ridden in the last few days, it's clear that he has missed out on a big opportunity to win his national tour, as he was ahead of all the specialists and the GC riders in the time trial today.

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