Mayo for the Giro?

It seems increasingly more likely that Iban will rider the Giro d`Italia for the very first time next season. He says that he want to ride it to help Gilberto Simoni win the overall, and that the 21 racing days may prove valuable come the Tour in July. Mayo has never ridden the Giro, but says that he has wanted to for some years now, but that Euskaltel have denied him the chance and talked him out of it. But with Saunier, he will probably get his chance.