Say it ain't so Vino...

Vino caught for doping, and sent home from the tour? Can it get any worse? I hope he didn't dope and is cleared on his "B" sample. Otherwise, I'll probably lose all faith in the cyclists that ride pro...

I just can't believe that they are still doping?!!? Especially Vino, with all of the drug problems in Kazakhstan. I really hope he is innocent, but I can't say I'm hopeful...

Vinokourov "Vino" Wins Stage 13 at the Tour De France

"Stage 13: Alexandre Vinokourov is back

So, Alexandre Vinokourov is back in the Tour de France but exactly who will win in Paris is still unclear as we enter the final week. Depending on who you speak to, it will either be Michael Rasmussen, Cadel Evans, Alberto Contador , Andreas Kloden OR Alexandre Vinokourov! It looks unlikely to be Levi Leipheimer now but he has kept his hopes alive by moving up into fifth place."

- Versus.com

After the crash early on, I held out hope for Vino, although there were many others who wrote him off. Even if he can't win, his continuance and persistence through injury is a testament to himself, as well as his country of Kazakhstan. I am throughly impressed and motivated by Vinokourov and team Astana. He is truly inspiring. I hope they continue to impress.