Could Basso's best days already be behind him? The rumors are flying in southern California, as Ivan Basso has been spotted in the Golden state test riding a Seven bike. Sources have it that Basso is considering returning to the peloton under the Rock Racing moniker. Could the Italian make a worse decision?
Not only is Rock not eligible to compete in the bigger European races, they are a publicity nightmare. If Basso was to sign with the Rock team, he would lose what little credibility he has left. Just ask Tyler Hamilton, who has largely become a joke as he leads out his doper teammates. Surely Basso has close friends and confidants who can advise him againt making a terrible mistake.
Ivan Basso no doubt wants to get back to racing as soon as possible once his ban ends. Too, he wants to get paid as much as possible to ply his trade. Rock Racing certainly has a decent budget and could throw a lot in Basso's direction. But if Rock wasn't good enough even for a washed up Lion King, how could they possibly be satisfactory to a geniune grand tour contender? Basso needs to tread lightly as he makes his decision, as he could end up alienating the few fans he has left, not to mention the rest of the cycling world.
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Hard to believe he would consider it. Especially if he could sign with Barlaworld or something similar that gets invitations to races.
There has been chatter about Rock trying to sign one of the Shleck brothers-now that would be a career limiting move for Frandy!
I've agreed with you before on posts, but the part about Rock being a publicity nightmare couldn't be further from the truth.
That team has people talking. It also had a big story in USA Today. Tyler Hamilton did his time and no apology is needed.
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