Ivan Basso signs some autographs
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Gilberto Simoni (Saunier Duval)
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GC contenders at the start of this Giro,
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Simoni rues his decision
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There can only be one...
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Damiano Cunego (Lampre)
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Ullrich to base, do you copy?
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Riders pass through
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Ivan Basso and Paolo Bettini
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Ivan Basso enjoys a drink
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The peloton
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Today's stage was totally flat
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The peloton didn't allow
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Paolo Bettini was composed
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Ivan Basso further strengthened his grip
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Looking in control as always,
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Paolo Bettini takes a swig
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Basso's wheel was the place to be
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It was a very close finish
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And although it looked like
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Bettini realised
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And then it was time
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It was almost another opportunity
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But that didn't eventuate
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Before congratulating Olaf Pollack
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Yeah, that was good...
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Hanging with his good mate
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And there was
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Paolo Bettini (QuickStep)
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Yes, you were numero uno today, Paolo.
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All smiles on the Brescia podium
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What's that old saying
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Ivan Basso puts on another maglia rosa
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And the requisite champagne
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