BAVENO, Italy - Former Giro d'Italia winner Ivan Basso said he has
paid his penalty after serving a two-year doping suspension and is
ready to challenge the world's top riders - including Lance Armstrong.
The 2006 Giro champion will make his return to professional cycling
Oct. 26 in the Japan Cup. His main objective for next season will be
the Giro, the second most prestigious stage race after the Tour de
France.
That will pit the Italian rider against Armstrong, who
announced this week that he will ride in the three-week Giro for the
first time as part of his own comeback after a three-year retirement.
Canada East Oct 18 2008 6:00AM GMT
[Moreover Technologies - Sports: cycling news]
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