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Oscar Freire (Rabobank) waves to the crowd (Image credit: Stephen Farrand)

Russia's Denis Menchov had the biggest victory for Rabobank in 2009, winning the Giro d'Italia general classification.(Image credit: Rudi Ottens)

Rabobank is taking its top names, Giro d'Italia winner Denis Menchov and three-time World champion Oscar Freire to the Tour of Belgium this coming week. The race runs May 26-30.

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