17-05-2011 @ 05:49
CRASH FOR IVAN ON ETNA: 15 STITCHES
by Editorial Office
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Ivan Basso suffered a crash while training on Mount Etna on Tuesday morning, but the Italian’s participation in the Tour de France is not in doubt. Basso fell and hit his face and right shoulder against the road. Accompanied by directeur sportif Paolo Slongo, he was taken immediately for treatment in Liguaglossa, where he received 15 stitches to his right cheek and his right eyebrow, on the supeciliary arch.
The accident came after Basso caught his rear wheel in a drain cover while taking a corner.
“I got a real fright because the impact was violent and, above all, in a delicate place like the face,” Basso said.
“Fortunately I was given attention very quickly and the x-ray ruled out the worst. I could have done without this incident but certainly it will not stop my preparation for the Tour. I will get back on course again gradually in the coming days.”
Basso is set to remain training on Etna until May 28, as he prepares for the Criterium du Dauphiné, his last major test before the Tour de France
Comments
Hi Ivan Basso I writing to you about what happen to you when you were training on your own. I do realize that what I saw in this letter that you crash and fell off your bike and hit the pavement hard your face your shoulder. Basso I,am glad that the doctors ruled out the worst for you and everthing was minor for Ivan Basso. I notice that you needed 15 stitches on your face and it will take time to heal for you Ivan Basso on your face. Ivan Basso I,am happy that everything is ok for you in your life and I see here you are doing a Criterium du Dauphine and I know you will do a great job in this Tour. I know that you are preparing for the big Tour that is on your mind and that is the Tour De France and I know Ivan Basso that you will do a great and wounderful job on this Tour. You will be focusing alot on yourself and your team mates will help you out and I know that you are going to do the same back for your team and you will win the Tour De France this year in July 2011. Ivan Basso this is your year and do all your best because I have alot of confidence in you Basso for what you are doing for yourself in this big Tour just hold your head up high and just stay positive to yourself in the race. I know that you are going up againts other riders here in the Tour De France. Your best fan writing to you Ivan Basso.
Sincerely,
Bob J
i am glad that ur injuries weren't worst,but i am counting on u to win the tdf.