Basso moves up the start of his 2010 racing season

Ivan Basso finishes his preparation for the morning ride.

Ivan Basso finishes his preparation for the morning ride. (Image credit: Paolo Barbieri)

Ivan Basso is moving up 2010 racing season debut. The Italian had planned to race the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya starting March 22, but instead he will be at the starting line earlier than originally planned - at the GP dell'Insubria and the GP di Lugano on February 27 and 28.