If Zabel had won...

Zabel contemplates

Zabel contemplates (Image credit: Sirotti)

The World's road race on Sunday was very nearly one of Erik Zabel's last races as a pro. Had he won the race, he would have upheld his promise to his wife and 12 year-old son, and retired at the end of the season.

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