Roman Kreuziger will put aside his Tour de France ambitions to allow Alexandre Vinokourov absolute leadership. The decision was made this week when Kreuziger met his new Astana team in Pistoia, Italy.
"Other years it was the Tour de France because it is the biggest race in the world, but for next year, the goals have changed," said Kreuziger in a press release. "My first objective will be the Giro d'Italia and from now until the Giro, I only have this race in mind."
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