Vinokourov slams European pro scene

Alexander Vinokourov (Astana) celebrates his last Tour stage victory - two days later, his positive test result excluded the whole Astana team from the French race

Alexander Vinokourov (Astana) celebrates his last Tour stage victory - two days later, his positive test result excluded the whole Astana team from the French race (Image credit: Sirotti)

While the International Cycling Union is preparing to appeal the one-year suspension given to Alexander Vinokourov by the Kazakh cycling federation for blood doping during the last Tour de France, the former Astana rider has turned a page in his career. Back in his home country, 'Vino' is planning new professional projects such as the construction of a sports hotel in Southern France and a restaurant in Nice.

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