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Baby with the Bathwater- Astana barred from ASO events

The organizers of the Tour de France announced Wednesday that the Astana team of defending champion Alberto Contador will not be invited to compete in the race or in any other event organized by Amaury Sport Organisation. While I understand … Continue reading

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Big Article on Slipstream on ESPN.com

And I mean big. Custom layout and everything. With all the Astana news I almost forgot just how good Slipstream will be in 2008. check it out: Slipstream via

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Snow On the Ground. Thoughts of Spring

I’m especially warmed by the idea of Paris-Nice and Boston Red Sox spring training in Fort Myers. One (spring training) I’ve been to and completely love. Sitting in the hot Florida sun surrounded by a field of green and the … Continue reading

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Millar- Part Owner of Team Slipstream?

How did that news never filter down to me until now? The 30-year-old Scot, who joined the Slipstream team as a part owner for 2008, has been a strong anti-doping advocate since serving a two-year suspension for confessing to using … Continue reading

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Another day to take off next year:

First l’Alp d’Huez is announced for the 2008 Tour and now this… From Europsort: The 2008 Tour of Spain will likely be fought out amongst climbers with a route featuring eight mountain stages and a 16 kilometre uphill time trial … Continue reading

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