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Lessons learned after Stage 1 in Monaco

Rabobank teammates Oscar Freire (L), Robert Gesink and Denis Menchov.

  • Alberto Contador placed second in Stage 1, and received the polka dot King of the Mountains jersey (but no red ribbon for his hair).
  • Rabobank teammates Oscar Freire (L), Robert Gesink and Denis Menchov.
  • Kim Kirchen of Luxembourg and Columbia trains on the time trial course prior to the 2009 Tour de France.
  • British Cycling Performance Director Dave Brailsford.
  • Former Paris-Roubaix winner and current Française des Jeux boss Marc Madiot.
  • Astana Cycling Team rider Benjamin Noval of Spain prepares to go on a team ride during a training camp February 4, 2008 in Santa Rosa, California.

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Rabobank teammates Oscar Freire (L), Robert Gesink and Denis Menchov.

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