Eight Tours, two Vueltas, and now two Giros - it’s hard not to be impressed by Johan Bruyneel’s victories as a team director. His new book is called “We Might As Well Win”, and given that record of Grand Tour triumphs, a more fitting title for his new book would be hard to think of. Early last week Johan talked candidly with PEZ about the Giro, the Tour, and World Bicycle Relief.

Ivan Basso and Team Discovery held a press conference before the launch of the 2007 Giro corsa last Saturday in Milano. Although Basso said nothing that was new, it was Johan Bruyneel who sent a strong message to cycling sport’s organizing bosses to get their act together. Pez was there and here’s how we saw it.