It seems Rasmussen can't find a team, not surprising really.
Why do you think Vinokourov is is listed as a reserve rider? escape scrutiny during the lead up? no doubt he'll be given a last minute start
Why do you think Vinokourov is is listed as a reserve rider? escape scrutiny during the lead up? no doubt he'll be given a last minute start
cyclingnews.com said:Rasmussen unable to race Vuelta a España, Vino eligible
Denmark's Michael Rasmussen had planned to make his ProTour comeback in the Vuelta a España next week, but has been told he is ineligible because he failed to register with a team that will racing. However, Alexander Vinokourov is eligible and listed as a reserve with team Astana.
Rasmussen complained the Vuelta organiser Unipublic sent him a letter saying he was ineligible to race. It cited a International Cycling Union (UCI) rule that riders must be registered with a qualified team at least 20 days before a race starts