Tour de France 2010: Can Ivan Basso Pull Off a Double?
Ivan Basso could become one of only eight riders to win both the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France in the same year.
Ivan Basso could become one of only eight riders to win both the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France in the same year.
Some talk too much, some jes’ lay low …
Could this be Lance’s farewell Tour de France?
Although not as dramatic as previous mountain stages, today’s race over Gavia Pass summed up the majestic beauty — and arduousness — of this year’s Giro.
Ivan Basso took the pink jersey from David Arroyo, but we admired the latter’s downhill thrills as much as the former’s ascending prowess.
After a predictable race today, the focus is on three riders going into the Giro’s final days.
Substantially slower overall times in this year’s time trial, compared with 2008, may be further indication of a dope-free Giro.
In the hopefully post-doping era of this year’s Giro, riders are showing what true champions are made of.