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The new leader’s jersey for the Vuelta a Espana was unveiled yesterday in Madrid.

In today’s cycling news, more soundbites from Lance Armstrong but Cadel Evans is the big draw in Adelaide this year; also, Skil-Shimano focusing on Tour de France, Niels Albert ready for Roubaix and more.

In today’s news, Ullrich gets to keep his medals, Katie Compton returns to Europe for World Cup quest and Risi/Marvulli back on top in Zurich…

The 65th edition of the race will kick off on August 28th with an evening team time trial event in Sevilla, Spain and will continue through September 19th.

In today’s cycling news, KBS revs up, The Cobra nearly gets run over by a bus, Six Day racing returns after Cali World Cup and more….

In a conversation with todocicliso.com, Haimar Zubeldia confirmed that he has followed Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel to the Radio Shack cycling team and defended himself from allegations that he abandoned compatriot Alberto Contador.
He says that the move was made for sporting reasons, stating that, “Johan Bruyneel has always trusted me and is interested in me.” After running this season under his command, Zubeldia feels a great admiration for the Belgian coach. “I’ve always admired Johan Bruyneel. He has always managed large teams,” Zubeldia stated.  “Now after working a year …

Cancellara reflects on his 2009 season and talks about his plans for the off season and what he may do in 2010.

In today’s cycling news, more on World Champ Cadel Evans’ move to BMC; “If the cathine doesn’t fit, you must acquit” ; Valverde would welcome Contador with open arms and more

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Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne) won the 2009 Vuelta a Espana to claim the first Grand Tour victory of his career and André Greipel (Columbia-HTC) claimed his fourth stage victory in this year’s event.