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Lance Armstrong

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November 5, 2012 - 00:01

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Cycling Cyprus Charity Challenge 2012

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November 5, 2012 - 00:01

Are Rabobank using Lance as an excuse?

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Rabobank pull out

And so Rabobank pro cycling team is no more.

The Dutch pro team ends over a decade of involvement at 1030 am this morning when the announcement leaked overnight is confirmed.

Citing the USADA statement as reason to quit the sport at professional level is topical for sure. But is it a convenient smokescreen to save the bank some of its vital marketing Euros at this time?