Vinokourov 2010

[markene2]

"I'm happy because I've shown my form is good. When I finally get home I'll do some recovery and then get ready for the Giro. Vino wants a strong team with him because he's targeting victory, so we're going to have to be ready to suffer."
E.Gasparotto

so it's true,vino is going for the giro win.great news.

Nice, he might be able to pull it of if he improved in the mountains

 

[luckyboy]

Astana for all three GT's if Pereiro does the Vuelta?

(obvious joke there, incase you didn't notice)

 

[Cobblestones]

Vino looks old and gaunt. Interesting to see how he'll do in the Giro. Is CONI doing the testing? Can I ask that here?

 

[Clemson Cycling]

Wondering how good his kids, Nikolay and Alexandre will be.

They are riding Treks. I am surprised those are still allowed in Kazakhstan
http://astanafans.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/CASZO9ZF-640x480.jpg

Photo by Alexander Vinokourov

Also how bad *** do you have to be to take a picture of yourself that is not in a mirror

 

[Clemson Cycling]

Wondering how good his kids, Nikolay and Alexandre will be.

They are riding Treks. I am surprised those are still allowed in Kazakhstan

 

[dolophonic]

Looks like they are working hard.
Should be good. Hopefully.

 

[hfer07]

Vino's comeback is probably the only one who has delivered results so far. His ITT abilities seems in place, although the climbing needs to be tuned up a bit.
If he delivers the action,then I'm there to watch him

 

[MrContador]

Vino's comeback is probably the only one who has delivered results so far. His ITT abilities seems in place, although the climbing needs to be tuned up a bit.
If he delivers the action,then I'm there to watch him

Nah, Ricco has had a lot of great results too.
I'm excited to see him climb San Martino di Castrozza and Alpe di Pampeago now. If he does well here, he might be a contender for a top ten or better in the Giro.

 

[Motion]

Congrats to Vino!!!

 

[Oldman]

Astana for all three GT's if Pereiro does the Vuelta?

(obvious joke there, incase you didn't notice)

I'm trying to imagine how the year end spin will go if Bruyneel's former workers win all three...That's something to look forward to.

 

[Berzin]

I thought Vino was going to ride Fleche and Leige?

Was this a last-minute change, or was he always down to ride the Giro del Trentino?

 

[Publicus]

I thought Vino was going to ride Fleche and Leige?

Was this a last-minute change, or was he always down to ride the Giro del Trentino?

I think the change may have come in conjunction with AC's change of schedule.

 

[markene2]

So.... It seems like he wont defend the jersy after all!

By winning the 1st stage against the clock of the Tour of Trentino today, Alexander enrolled for the first time of his plamares a victory in Italy. By winning the 1st stage against the clock of the Tour of Trentino today, Alexander enrolled for the first time of his plamares a victory in Italy. It is also his 4th success in a cons-trial since his comeback in August 2009. It is also his 4th success in a cons-trial since his comeback in August 2009.
But most of all, it opens up great opportunities for the rest of the season. But most of all, it opens up great opportunities for the rest of the season.

The Kazakh leader declared “It is satisfying because it confirms my growing power. The Kazakh leader declared "It is satisfying because it confirms my growing power. My training in altitude in Tenerife has worth it. My training in altitude in Tenerife has worth it. But let's keep our feet on the ground, we won't fight to keep the yellow jersey. But let's keep our feet on the ground, we won't fight to keep the yellow jersey. The Tour Trentino is a final preparation before Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the Giro d'Italia. The Tour Trentino is a final preparation before Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the Giro d'Italia. ” "

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

what do you mean? liege is sunday and trentino ends on friday

 

[KazakhNeRider]

Vino's new painted Specialized

Vino's Golden Eagle

 

[The Sheep]

chocomel

 

[markene2]

Nice, thank for sharing!

 

[dolophonic]

Very cool.

 

[Publicus]

Best looking paint job/design out of the 4.

 

[joe_papp]

Vino's Golden Eagle

Awesome paint scheme. Thanks a lot for posting the link!

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Solid! Pretty nice, they made the SRM head unit in Astana colors. Magnifique!

 

[Ferminal]

Nice, better than the other gold bikes going around!

 

[knewcleardaze]

Nice, better than the other gold bikes going around!

I'm usually not much for flame paint jobs, but it looks cool on Vino's ride.
Now just burn them guys up Sunday!

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

so far most impressive come back I've ever seen. Considering his age even better than Ricco as well.

 

[joe_papp]

Vino, if you are doping, and you go (+) again, I think you should be shot. But otherwise, awesome win!