Everything old is new again. Alexandre Vinokourov is back after a two-year suspension. Recall the scandal-ridden 2007 Tour de France where he was discovered to have been blood doping. After that, he and his team, Astana, were expelled from the Tour. That was the same Tour that saw Michael Rasmussen of Rabobank mysteriously kicked out [...]
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Contador opens up about Armstrong
Posted: 27 July 2009 in SportsTags: contador, cycling, lance armstrong, tour de france
Now that the Tour de France 2009 is over, the fur is finally flying. Alberto Contador, winner of the Tour, has come out and told the world what his real feelings are towards Armstrong — that he has never admired Lance and never will – personally, that is. Professionally, it’s a different story, says Contador, [...]
Contador wins Tour de France 2009, Cavendish wins Paris stage
Posted: 26 July 2009 in SportsTags: contador, cycling, tour de france
Quite a dramatic finish today in Paris for the Tour de France 2009! Cavendish won the final stage in Paris, as his team, Columbia, outwitted Garmin once again. Cavendish should have won the green jersey but he was penalized a few stages ago, thereby giving Thor Hushovd the lead. Still, Cavendish won six stages which [...]
Contador keeps Tour de France lead after Mont Ventoux
Posted: 25 July 2009 in SportsTags: cycling, tour de france
What an anti-climactic finish! I was hoping for a closer finish, more excitement, at Mont Ventoux.I was hoping for an upset today with the Schlecks turning the GC upside down. Alas, it was rather dull. Contador and Armstrong did not falter and the Schlecks could not spring their big surprise. So as the peloton rides [...]
Radio Shack is sponsor of Lance Armstrong's new team
Posted: 23 July 2009 in SportsTags: cycling, tour de france
RadioShack and Lance to Form New Cycling Team in 2010 — powered by http://www.livestrong.com
