Armstrong: Tour wide open

Armstrong thinks Vinokourov hasn't performed well enough to take Tour

Armstrong thinks Vinokourov hasn't performed well enough to take Tour (Image credit: Luc Claessen)

Seven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong believes this year's Tour is wide open for anyone to win, following some disappointing performances from favourites in the lead up to the July 7 start. The American, who will be at the start in London, had named Astana's Alexandre Vinokourov as a likely victor earlier in the season, but feels the Kazak hasn't shown the required form in the event's lead up.

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