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Interesting Rumor Slipped into Some Coverage of Castilla y Leon

From VeloNews: Rumors are flying in Spain that Giro d’Italia organizers are reconsidering their decision and might welcome Astana to the season’s first major stage race. Vuelta a España officials reiterated Wednesday that Astana will be welcome, but warned that … Continue reading

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Leipheimer Wins Tour of California, Hincapie Wins Final Stage

While the weather sucked and I wasn’t able to feel warm by proxy watching the race (kind of like watching Red Sox Spring Training*,) this year’s Tour of California was a fun event. A great field (especially in terms of … Continue reading

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I’m not usually with McQuaid, but on this one…

He’s got my full support. UCI president Pat McQuaid promised Friday to put the full weight of the organization behind an effort to ensure that defending Tour de France winner Alberto Contador will take part in this year’s edition of … Continue reading

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Let Levi Ride

Join the Campaign to Let Levi Ride On February 13th, the Amaury Sports Organization (ASO) barred Team Astana from competing in any race or event organized by the ASO in 2008. The ASO owns premiere cycling events like Paris-Nice, Paris-Roubaix, … Continue reading

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