Quoted: Alexandre Vinokourov's Astana team withdraw from the Tour de France after he tests positive for blood doping.

that sucks for Astana, as they were doing pretty well. I hope Rasmussen doesn't have a similar fate as he neglected to inform officials of his whereabouts recently

Quoted: Michael Rasmussen was cleared to start the 12th stage today, but he could be suspended if he misses another test.

yikes! Reminder to self- Sometimes procrastination is not a good thing.

Quoted: Opinion: While Saturday was the first climbing stage of this year’s Tour de France, it’s Sunday's stage that provided our first real glimpse into who has the goods to be a contender.

look at his knees! man i was watching the recap this morning of the Stage 8 of the Tour De France, and I have to say that I have a new-found respect for cyclists. Some of these amazing athletes were fiercely riding with bloody knees, bloody buttoxes, elbows...you name it. I don't know how they do it, man...amazing. also, it was pretty exciting to watch!