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Top contenders for 2009 Tour

By Bonnie D. Ford
ESPN.com

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Here is a look at the top contenders for the 2009 Tour de France with quick takes from two retired American cyclists, Versus analyst Frankie Andreu and Saxo Bank technical director Bobby Julich, who each raced in the Tour de France nine times. Alberto Contador (Spain), 26, Astana This stellar talent has only raced the Tour once over the past three years, forced off the start line in 2006 and 2008 when his team was disinvited because of circumstances beyond his control. But Contador took f ...

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