is generally difficult to speak with a sample. And they need to have to wait for the mail, or elbowing to get to an interview. With Ivan Basso not. Agreed on the appointment twice winner of the Tour of Italy, goes so far in advance. To betray the time passes by the bar near a coffee in peace. Waiting for him in the studio of Radio Franciscan Mission Varese, here Olimpia Manduca , the presenter, and two journalists who once could be called "suiveur, Paolo Costa and Angelo De Lorenzi, authors, among others, of books devoted to cycling. It is a team for questions, who at the time you feel more inspired, throws it on the table. Ivan picks it up and respond. It turns out, probably from low-key response, somewhat unusual for a portrait, which is a mixture of humanity. Pain and atonement. Triumphs and defeats. In short cycling. From bottom to top. O down, if you prefer. When did you start cycling?
'first pedal to three years. It was my favorite game. I went biking all day and I'm not tired ever. "
Mom and Dad?
"passionate, they are the first that drove me to ride a bike. My first fans. Eight years have led me to the oratory of my country, Cassano Magnano, the Oratory of St. Peter, and I have joined a team.
One of my first gifts was a racing bike. I participated in my first races in the countries of the province of Varese. Then the game, the passion has grown more and more, it has also become a profession. "
Nine years already climbed the Stelvio ...
"It's like a football fan boy to go to the stage to accompany the players on the field. It was a challenge and a thrill che volevo provare anch'io. Le stesse emozioni che provavano a quei tempi campioni come Moser. Io mi ricordo soprattutto la passione e l'entusiasmo che avevo quando inforcavo una bici».
Prima vittoria?
«Nell'84 a Cassano Magnago, nel mio paese».
Hai frequentato l'oratorio. Che cosa ti è rimasto? Che cosa ti sei portato dentro da questo ambiente? «È stato fondamentale. Lì si praticavano molti sport. Non era facile trovare una squadra di ciclismo all'interno di una parrocchia. Ci si ritrovava una volta alla settimana e avevi modo di stare con gli altri ragazzi che praticavano altre discipline come calcio, pallacanestro, pallavolo. Riuscivi a capire if it was the right sport for you. I chose cycling. "
At some point it's happened. How has your life changed?
"More than success, let's say I have achieved what I dreamed. And that dream still. But success has not changed me. "
Ivan Basso committed to "social" ...
"A sporting success is a lucky person who can speak to the public with a greater resonance. It is therefore important to give the right message. Currently they are busy with Bianca Garavaglia Association of Busto Arsizio which supports cancer research for children and then seek together to promote initiatives to raise funds for this cause. " We know there are people around you who suffer from this evil: the coach and trainer Aldo Sassi no secret of dealing with cancer, epppure continues to work with you. What you are teaching the relationship with this person that we exceptional?
"I also think it is a great guy. I met him in the most difficult of my career and became one of my dearest friends. With him it has become increasingly important to look professional and grew, however, the rappporto staff. Let's talk about work but also to the situation that he lives with great courage and determination. The other day we were like how to start training. What we must do now is look at the future. He believes it. And the strength of will is that you need to move forward with confidence. "
The first rides with the group San Pietro, the Colnatese, then Zaf, the years of amateurism. The victories began in a bow as the title of world champion under 23. Then the victories among professionals, in particular the Tour of Italy won in two editions. Thinking back to sports days, which is the one that gave you more satisfaction in terms of both sport and human?
"difficult to answer because an athlete's hard to look back but dream of new goals, new targets.
remember the podium at the Tour, winning the Giro. When you know that your career is about to end, then starts to relive it because they are moments that you will never have the chance to live. But right now I know what is the happiest day of my life. It is yet to come. This is the strength of the athlete: he knows that the most beautiful day yet to come. "
Fans have learned to know and appreciate when you were in difficulty. In 2005 you went on the Stelvio in crisis, yet you've been holding on, you went ahead and next steps you have redeemed with two wins. What do you remember that time?
"It was a difficult day. I believe that cycling fans cheering with their hearts. For them it is not only important to win but to convey emotions. Demonstrate that he has the best we had. The day could not give more, was the best. Even this year's Tour, was ill but did not go home. Leave a stroke is very bad. "
year Vincenzo Nibali, teammate, won an important race, the Vuelta after the so-called gregarious luxury tour that tui have won. What changes in your midst, after this great performance?
"Change that Italy has found a rider to rely on for future seasons to try to win the three-week stage races. Io per primo ho riconosciuto le potenzialità di Nibali. È da un paio d'anni che questo atleta sta crescendo sempre più. Sta dimostrando di possedere le qualità per raggiungere vittorie sempre più importanti. La strategia di squadra non cambierà perché siamo una coppia perfettamente compatibile. Per i prossimi due anni ho ancora ambizioni di vittoria, però riconosco che Vincenzo è in fase di miglioramento mentre io tenderò a diminuire le mie prestazioni, perché questo ce lo dice la carta d'identità. Verrà il momento in cui io sarò completamente a sua disposizione e lui si fida di me»
È così importante il rapporto di fiducia fra di voi? Come vi guardate adesso?
«Assolutamente negli occhi»
Qual è stato il tuo mito di corridore?
«Indurain. Per come ha vinto e per come si comportava»
Qual è la corsa che ti piace di più?
«La Liegi-Bastogne-Liegi e il Giro di Lombardia. Ho anche le caratteristiche per vincerle»
La salita più dura? Quella più"carogna"?
«Nella nostra provincia, il Cuvignone. Mentre il Campo dei Fiori è la mia palestra»
Allenamento tipo, con salite?
«Un giro impegnativo prevede: tre volte il Cuvignone, il Brinzio e due volte il Campo dei Fiori».
Chi va in bici, lo sa. Ha sempre il mal di gambe. E Ivan Basso?
«Io ho il mal di gambe da circa 25 anni!».
In un'intervista apparsa su "Avvenire" alla domanda: la squalifica di due anni? Tu hai risposto che è stata un dono di Dio. È la risposta di una persona matura e molto grata alla vita...
«Se si prende l'episodio della squalifica, chiaramente non è una bella storia. Ma quando uno ai vertici del ciclismo tocca il fondo e poi ritorna... Se consideri quindi tutto quanto è successo, può diventare una storia molto bella, grazie alle persone che ti vogliono bene. La squadra, i compagni. E stato un dono di Dio: chiaramente se tornassi indietro non lo rifarei, But the difficulty, in the negativity of the story, I grew as a man and as an athlete. "
How much did the family? You have two children, one more coming ... Evidently, a high-on the family.
"There may be problems, but everything must be done to overcome them. Most people who are left, then repent for it would be enough to talk to overcome the difficulties. You can also always start from a situation like mine who has had an impact at the household level. In those moments the priority was to protect children from this negative campaign against me, where justified. I think my attitude in ascent has made our relationship stronger, within the family. "
're walking around in the speakers, because your pastor has suggested to meet young people to provide testimony. What advice to a guy who starts a sport like yours? What must not lose sight?
"I like these meetings because they are informal. The boys are able to ask everything from what time you go to sleep in that effort you made on the Zoncolan. Sometimes there's questions that you do not expect. We are used usually to answer the questions of journalists who are experts. With the boys questions are different. And they are often very interesting. Council a chi mi ascolta che fare sport a qualsiasi livello fa sempre bene. Al fisico, come alla testa».
Fondamentale nel rapporto educativo, specie se è un campione, è la responsabilità verso i più giovani. L'idea è di essere un po' modello, da imitare...
«Questa è stata una delle cose che più mi ha fatto soffrire nel momento della squalifica, perché credo che un atleta forte, vincente, ha il dovere di offrire sempre messaggi positivi. Dare un messaggio negativo è devastante non solo per la propria coscienza ma anche per la società, per gli altri. Ho cercato quindi di lavorare duro per recuperare il terreno».
L'intervista audio completa su Radio Franciscan Mission.
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