Astana out of Beijing; team self-suspends
In keeping with MPCC rules, Astana suspends operations after doping positives, but not before winning its home race in Kazakhstan
In keeping with MPCC rules, Astana suspends operations after doping positives, but not before winning its home race in Kazakhstan
Astana manager Vinokourov has been in talks with MPCC president Legeay to confirm team's options for upcoming WorldTour races
With the Tour of Almaty on Kazakhstan soil this weekend, Maxim Iglinsky's positive for EPO will put Astana's commitment to the MPCC to the test
Kazakh is second Astana rider in less than one month to be suspended by UCI for doping after his brother also tests positive for EPO in September
Wearing the No. 1 bib for Sunday's race, the Astana rider seems to be just another starter
Backed by the addition of Vincenzo Nibali, Astana could be the team to beat in the upcoming classics races
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