No Vuelta defense for Vino

Alexander Vinokourov (Astana)

Alexander Vinokourov (Astana) (Image credit: Sirotti)

Team Astana remains on the list of teams invited to participate in the Vuelta a España for 2007, but Alexander Vinokourov will not be among the team's riders. The 2006 winner will not have the option to defend his title. "He will not be able in any manner to register for the 2007 Vuelta," said organizers in a statement according to the AFP.

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