Shortened sentence for Basso?

30 year-old Ivan Basso would be happy with a suspension reduction

30 year-old Ivan Basso would be happy with a suspension reduction (Image credit: AFP)

Ivan Basso may be able to return to racing three months prior to his original suspension deadline if some Italians have their way. Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) President Gianni Petrucci promised to study the idea put forth over the weekend at the Cyclo-cross World Championships in Treviso.