SLIPSTREAM LAUNCH TEAM

Slipstream's 2008 kit

TEAM Slipstream held their official presentation in Boulder, Colorado, on Wednesday evening, and sent out a clear anti-doping message to the cycling world.

Team boss Jonathan Vaughters made an emotional speech to explain the philosophy behind Slipstream, and described the project as the ?future of American cycling.?

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Edward Pickering is a writer and journalist, editor of Pro Cycling and previous deputy editor of Cycle Sport. As well as contributing to Cycling Weekly, he has also written for the likes of the New York Times. His book, The Race Against Time, saw him shortlisted for Best New Writer at the British Sports Book Awards. A self-confessed 'fair weather cyclist', Pickering also enjoys running.