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Evans doubts possibility of Tour win

By Gregor Brown published 13 July 2009

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Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) — Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) (Image credit: Sirotti)

Cadel Evans questioned Monday whether he can win the 2009 Tour de France since he is already far behind after nine days and faces a powerful team Astana.

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