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The pink assault on the pro peloton is all over for another near. Before we take a little time to rest up for the Tour de France, here’s some closing notes on the 2010 Giro d’ Italia.

Italy’s Ivan Basso won his second Giro d’Italia after avoiding any mishaps on the final time trial in Verona. The Italian Liquigas rider, winner in 2006 before a two-year ban for attempted doping, finished 15th behind Gustav Erik Larsson in the concluding 15km individual time trial through the ancient streets of Verona.

In today’s Giro News and Notes, podium appearances likely for three Aussies, last chance gone for Vinokourov and Sastre?, post-Giro crits start Monday and more…

Ivan Basso moved closer to his second Giro d’Italia title as he extended his race lead following the mountainous penultimate stage won by Johann Tschopp (BBox)

In today’s Giro d’ Italia news, Greipel takes his sprint win and leaves; sprint for show, climb for dough; Evans falls back; Froome ejected for tow and more…

Stage 19 of the 2010 Giro d’ Italia saw a toss-up in the G.C. going into Saturday’s assault on the Gavia. With a mountain stage and a TT to go, anything can happen

In today’s bicycle racing news, Greipel finally grabs his win, 4 wildcards at the Dauphine-Libere, Landis’ allegations may benefit him and the battle against doping, and more

In Stage 18 of the 2010 Giro d’ Italia, Greipel latches onto Team Sky sprint train and rides the rails to victory. Nice to see him finally grab one.

In today’s Giro News, Monier takes second French victory at this year’s race, Tuft fined for incorrect jersey, chance of snow for the Gavia; also, other bicycle racing news.

Damien Monier of the Cofidis squad survives a long breakaway and attacks his companions to take victory in the 17th stage of the 2010 Giro d’Italia.