Friday, June 26, 2009

Team Astana Tour de France 2009 roster

Team Astana's "New French Revolution" announced their roster for the Tour de France 2009 that starts next weekend, but I sure can't figure out how to navigate their flash heavy website.
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8 comments:

  1. Steve DennisJune 26, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    as has been noted elsewhere - the site heavily features black and yellow as opposed to Astana's team colors. The Revolution begins according to the site - I wouldn't be surprised if the team presentations the night before the Tour reveal Team Livestrong as opposed to Astana, or the revolution occurs during the Tour leading to Livestrong immediately afterwards.

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  2. bikesgonewildJune 26, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    ...lotta talk on a lotta race oriented sites about astana's tour line-up, why it is what it is & who'll be supporting who but the bottom line is that any conceivable way you slice it, it'a a lousy, bloody shame that christopher horner ain't riding the 2009 tour de france...

    ...i am bummed...

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  3. John CalnanJune 26, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Manager: Johan BRUYNEEL -
    Lance Armstrong (USA)
    Alberto Contador (Spa)
    Levi Leipheimer (USA)
    Andreas Kloden (Ger)
    Haimar Zubeldia (Spa)
    Yaroslav Popovych (Ukr)
    Gregory Rast (Swi)
    Sergio Paulinho (Por)
    Dmitriy Muravyev (Kaz)

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  4. Yokota FritzJune 28, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    @Steve: I haven't checked but I suspect the LIVESTRONG Foundation probably pays for the Astana website design, especially since they're turning Team Astana TdF into a Livestrong charity ride.

    @BGW: Yes, bummer about Horner indeed :-(

    @John: Thank you so much!

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  5. Shahen HalebianJune 28, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    does anyone know where I can buy like a package to watch the Tour De France online? I don't have cable TV so I can't watch it on tv. Is there anything online where I can buy like a package to watch live streaming online?

    Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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  6. Yokota FritzJune 29, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Shahen: I haven't looked yet but Steephill.TV is usually very good at posting all of the available viewing options for the big bike races.

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  7. AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    you can watch the tour on www.justin.tv

    Go BRUNO!!!!!

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  8. ProteosJuly 1, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    As has been noted, Horner has been open about wishing to go to another team and at a time when team unity is already rumored to be split, this makes a difficult situation harder. As for rumors that loyalties are split, I think that's overplayed. I foresee Armstrong as a strong domestique that will take a wait and see approach to see how strong he is compared to Contador in the mountains. Unless he sees a real chance, I think he'll be content in that role.

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