tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post7954291827241409169..comments2023-11-16T09:57:41.255-08:00Comments on ITALIAN CYCLING JOURNAL: Ivan Basso Admits Operacion Puerto InvolvementAngelo senza la ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00876175566987717150noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172202953319134786.post-31085944673581204532007-05-09T07:11:00.000-07:002007-05-09T07:11:00.000-07:00First Basso, now Scarponi. Let's hope others foll...First Basso, now Scarponi. Let's hope others follow suit so we tifosi can focus on the racing. Though it's naive to think journalists will refrain from rumor and speculation until the authorities release the facts, hopefully we can get through the Giro without too much distraction. I envy your being in Verona for the final time trial.<BR/><BR/>We know from spring successes that Cunego, Savoldelli and DiLuca are going well, but Simoni is a bit of a mystery this year. He did place top 20 in Georgia, but there's not much else to go on. Perhaps his adventures in mountain biking have infused him with a renewed spirit? I think he may have the strongest team for the mountains too. Popovych should be an interesting dark horse.<BR/><BR/>As always, I look forward to the sprint stages. I would have liked to see Bennati mix it up with the Big Dogs, but I suppose Lampre must be all for Cunego.DavidMajkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03632383863636505589noreply@blogger.com