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AG2R-La Mondiale has announced their complete roster for 2010. Nine riders have left the team and there are seven new recruits for a total of 28 riders.

In today’s cycling news, confusion reigns around Contador, Bellis to return to Britain, Team Sky adds strength, Cadel Evans determined to win Tour de France and more…

The teams have been making their announcements for several days now, but at last, we have the comprehensive list of teams and riders for the 100th Anniversary of Milan-San Remo. This is a long race, and with last year’s winner Fabian Cancellara out of the running, it’s anyone’s guess who will win this year. That said, it’s safe to say that every team participating in the race would like to see a win.
Of course, the full list of participants is below, but just look at some of the heavy hitters: …

Outside of the Astana press conference, the big news of the day is that Nordmilch, parent company of Milram, will continue to sponsor their cycling team through the end of 2010. (AP)

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Here’s the results for the first 4 stages of the Vuelta:
Stage 1: Daniele Bennati wins the first stage with Oscar Freire, Alessandro Pettachi, Allen Davis and Tom Boonen rounding out the Top 5.

Stage 2: Oscar Freire outsprints Paolo Bettini to win the stage and take over the lead. The controversial Erik Zabel is second in the G.C. with  Leonardo Duque, Aurelien Clerc and Alessandro Pettachi taking the remainder of the Top 5.

Stage 3: World Champ Paolo Bettini gets Oscar Freire back for yesterday’s sprint and takes today’s stage. Freire holds …