Is Basso really no longer implicated?
Editor: I’ll be curious to see what Discovery says about signing Basso since they were part of the AIGCP group that swore back in October that they would not sign any rider who was implicated in doping investigations. As I understand it, the investigation into Basso has been suspended in Italy, but only because they were unable to get the documents necessary from Spain. Once Operación Puerto has concluded and the documents are released, his role in Puerto will be reexamined. Doesn’t this mean, then, that he is someone who is implicated in doping investigations? Teams really shouldn’t make statements like this unless they are going to live up to them. The problem with doping in cycling is that there is too much talk on all sides and not enough solid science and solid enforcement of rules and methods. Until the big talkers shut their mouths and everyone lives up to their obligations, road cycling as a sport will not be enjoyable. Matthew Vaughn Graham, North Carolina Basso, Disco’ are mi
