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By Cycling News published 21 June 2006

By Antonio J. Salmerón Iban Mayo's win in the mountainous Briançon-La Toussuire stage of the...

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By Antonio J. Salmerón

Iban Mayo's win in the mountainous Briançon-La Toussuire stage of the Dauphiné Liberé has made him confident of a final podium place in the Tour. Mayo will be backed by a strong squad in the Tour including: Iker Camano, Unaï Etxebarria, Aitor Hernandez, Iñaki Isasi, Iñigo Landaluze, David López, Gorka Verdugo and Haimar Zubeldia

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