11.   Despite the double success the Italian cyclist was unhappy with narrow roads and a slippery asphalt and had a public argument with the race organizers.

12.   Earlier this week two Italian cyclists of the Ceramiche Panaria team had been arrested by police for alleged doping-related charges, including possession of forbidden substances.

13.   Earlier this week two Italian cyclists of the Ceramiche Panaria team had been arrested by police for alleged doping-related charges.

14.   Eleven other people, including Italian cyclist Rodolfo Massi of the Casino team and French cyclist Richard Virenque, formerly with Festina, remain under investigation.

15.   Four Italian cyclists, disqualified from the Tour of Portugal for failing blood tests, may be fired by their commercial team, Mobilvetta Northwave, for misconduct.

16.   However, anti-doping prosecutors of the Italian Olympic Committee have recommended a four-year suspension for the Italian cyclist.

17.   In recent days, many other Italian cyclists received similar notices of investigation, the ANSA news agency reported.

18.   Italian veteran cyclist Gianni Bugno, a two-time world road champion, told the Italian television network RAI that he will retire at the end of this season.

19.   Italian cyclist Flavio Vanzella took the final stage.

20.   Italian cyclist Claudio Chiappucci was barred from the Tour de Romandie race Thursday after a blood test showed excessive levels of red blood cells in his system.