Vinokourov is back but not in Astana colours

[krebs303]

Convicted doper Alexander Vinokourov will return to competitive cycling at the Tour de l’Ain in August, a UCI 2.1-ranked stage race in France.

Widely rumoured to be returning to the sport in Astana colours, he will in fact ride the Tour de l’Ain for the Kazakh National team, despite the fact that the Astana team is also set to ride the event

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/385283/vinokourov-is-back-but-not-in-astana-colours-yet.html

 

[sherer]

looks like there are still issues to be resolved with who runs Astana. At least they didn't just sack JB straight after the tour win

 

[mistahsinclair]

The prospect of exciting racing! Nice!

 

[ridley]

With more turmoil in the Astana ranks !!! It is just getting better and better !!

 

[Laszlo]

Kazakstan has some serious serious financial issues- a lot of fraudulent loans, and oil revenue collapsing. I wasn't surprised that Astana had funding problems earlier. JB and the rest might as well enjoy a vacation than work for bounced cheques. Vinokurov can keep those.

 

[psychlist]

Kazakhstan National Team jersey