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Archive Home > 2009 > June > 06 > Astana pedals into favorite’s role for Tour de France

Astana pedals into favorite’s role for Tour de France

With Contador, Armstrong and Leipheimer in the mix, the team has several possibilities for the podium

By Kathleen Nelson / The Bulletin
June 6, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Cyclists have emerged from the spring, and the favorites for the 2009 Tour de France are a bit clearer. After the one-day races known as the classics, a handful of weeklong stage races and the first Grand Tour, the Giro d’Italia, a few riders and teams have stood....

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