Qatar analysis: The power of one (team)

Published Feb 06 2012 by Velo News

Qatar analysis: The power of one (team)

The news of Alberto Contador’s two-year suspension and its after-effects are likely to linger for months. But spare a thought for the riders at the Tour of Qatar this week, who must continue to race as if someone is actually watching them – even if, for the most part, there...

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