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Chavanel Dedicates Stage 19 Win To Lost Friend
by Justin Davis
MONTLUCON, France, July 25, 2008 (AFP) - Knowing he is racing in the red and white of Cofidis for perhaps the last time was not the only spur for Frenchman Sylvain Chavanel prior to his maiden victory on the Tour de France here Friday.
Chavanel, [...]
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July 5th, 2008Frenchman’s Tour ends on first stage
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June 30th, 2008SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS, France, June 28, 2008 (AFP) - French outfit Cofidis on Saturday announced that Sylvain Chavanel would lead its team, which includes four Tour novices, at next month’s Tour de France.
Cofidis has placed its faith in the four Tour new boys - including last-minute call-up Herve Duclos-Lassalle - in [...]
