His diagnosis and subsequent recovery weighed in his decision to retire from competitive racing .
Basso admitted that even prior to his crash at the Tour he felt he was n't performing at the level he would like and would be expected from him .
Although his diagnosis and subsequent recovery weighed in his decision to retire from competitive racing , Basso admitted that even prior to his crash at the Tour he felt he was n't performing at the level he would like and would be expected from him .