Vincenzo Nibali Showing His Class as Rider to Watch for Future

Vincenzo Nibali has the best young rider's white jersey, and the Liquigas pro is looking like a virtual lock to take the jersey all the way to Paris. Nibali has impressed throughout the year, and seems poised to become one of the world's top riders over the next few years.

With top stage race threat Ivan Basso coming back from suspension to join the Italian squad of Nibali, the youngster will have a golden opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from Basso as he grows into the role of team leader.

Nibali suffered through the Prato Nevoso stage of the Tour after a crash, but will hope to maintain his lead in the young rider classification all the way to Paris. Either way though, Nibali will be heard from again in the coming years as he gains experience and

strength as a pro cyclist.