![Liquigas team rider Ivan Basso of Italy, wearing the leader's pink jersey, climbs Gavia peak during the 178 km (111 miles) 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race from Bormio to Liquigas team rider Ivan Basso of Italy, wearing the leader's pink jersey, climbs Gavia peak during the 178 km (111 miles) 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race from Bormio to](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D2EEDM/liquigas-team-rider-ivan-basso-of-italy-wearing-the-leaders-pink-jersey-climbs-gavia-peak-during-the-178-km-111-miles-20th-stage-of-the-giro-ditalia-cycling-race-from-bormio-to-ponte-di-legnotonale-may-29-2010-reutersalessandro-trovatipool-italy-tags-sport-cycling-images-of-the-day-2D2EEDM.jpg)
Liquigas team rider Ivan Basso of Italy, wearing the leader's pink jersey, climbs Gavia peak during the 178 km (111 miles) 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race from Bormio to
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