Ivan Basso (Liquigas)(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Daniele Bennati waits for a lift down the mountain(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Ivan Basso (Liquigas)(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Roman Kreuziger and Ivan Basso await the start of another activity(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Roman Kreuziger enjoys a quick descent(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Brothers in arms: Roman Kreuziger, Franco Pellizotti, Vincenzo Nibali and Ivan Basso(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Safety first: Ivan Basso tests conditions prior to a team activity(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Liquigas limber up for the 2010 season(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Peace man: Ivan Basso at the Liquigas training camp(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Liquigas gathered this week at the Italian ski resort of Passo San Pellegrino for their annual pre-season training camp in the snow. Stars Ivan Basso, Daniele Bennati, Franco Pellizotti, Vincenzo Nibali and Roman Kreuziger joined their teammates for a range of activities both on and off the bike.
At 1918 metres above sea level, the riders ditched the narrow tyres of their road bikes for the knobbly version and took part in team building orienteering exercises. Italian photographer Roberto Bettini was there to capture the lime-clad squad as they set a solid, if somewhat chilly, foundation for the new racing season.
Click here to view the full photo gallery of Liquigas' winter training camp.
Ivan Basso tries his snow shoes on for size.
Franco Pellizotti and Ivan Basso peruse their maps for the orienteering course.
Vincenzo Nibali gets it sideways.
Click here to view the full photo gallery of Liquigas' winter training camp.
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