I wouldn't count Ullrich out of the tour by what happens in the giro. The last week of the GIRO is pure hell...and Basso isn't going to be able to glide through it. Its going to take alot out of him. Ullrich on the other hand has no pressure on him. Hes 17 min back on GC, just riding to drop weight, and get on form. I'll bet right now that Ullrich is in better form at the prologue than Basso.