Oh I wish I had seen this.
Watched hoursand days of Eurosport and then the last day Something Happened to SO so was at the Drs with All That and din't see any Giro at all...
I agree Maiilotpois and Jobob that Simoni is bitter and twisted ; his accusation "Went in one ear and out the other" (to quote Basso himself)
Basso is brilliant and he has worked hard physically and mentally. He himself said he is very aware of how much is his natural ability and how much is plain hard work.
Nice touch with the handle bar tape