Originally Posted by lotek
I've seen $30K mentioned at another forum, can't vouch for that
as being correct or not. .
I read $5k on another forum but can't vouch for that either.
Originally Posted by lotek
Danielson may be a good example of a GT rider not being able to maintain fitness through a
3 week race, but I believe Basso's illness last year was a result of food poisoning. No matter
how strong or healthy a person is if they eat something bad (i.e. salmonella the largest cause
of food poisoning) they're gonna get sick.
Given Basso's previous history in Grand Tours I would have to say his one day sickness is
an anomoly, not the norm.
Actually Basso's illness was reported as many things but it was generally agreed on that it was a stomach flu, not food poisoning. And the sickness lasted over three days.