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By Gregor Brown published 12 December 2009

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Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) en route to victory in the Chrono des Nations.(Image credit: Patrick Pichon)

Alberto Contador and Alexander Vinokourov have a chat during the Astana team training camp in Pisa, Italy.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Alexander Vinokourov confirmed his goals at a team Astana press conference on Friday in Pisa, Italy. He wants to be competitive in the Giro d'Italia, the Ardennes Classics and the Tour de France.

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