Ballan returns home, last day in Worlds' rainbow jersey

Alessandro Ballan wins his only race as World Champion, in the Tour de Pologne August 6

Alessandro Ballan wins his only race as World Champion, in the Tour de Pologne August 6 (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Alessandro Ballan trains in Italy today after racing his last day in the rainbow jersey of World Champion on Tuesday at the Vuelta a España. He and Lampre teammate Damiano Cunego, winner of two stages, left the race after stage 16 to Puertollano.