Cunego targets Giro

After a 2005 season marred by slow recovery from mononucleosis and only partially salvaged by his victory in the Japan Cup two weeks ago, Lampre-Caffita leader Damiano Cunego is targeting the Giro d'Italia in 2006, in the hope of repeating the 2004 victory that shot the then 21-year-old to stardom.

Cunego's team manager, Giuseppe Martinelli told L'Equipe, "In a race that you have to say is mountainous, Cunego will aim to win."