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CYCLE SPORT: AUGUST 2004
US POSTAL SPECIAL
As US Postal ends its sponsorship of one of the most memorable teams ever to drive the peloton, we look at the reign of the "Blue Train"
A TEAM UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Former US Postal team member Jonathan Vaughters charts the progress of the squad, from a small American domestic outfit to a global force.
FIVE-TIME SHOTGUN
Long-standing loyalty means George Hincapie starts this year's Tour as the only rider to have helped in all five Tour victories alongside Armstrong.
THE LOYAL LIEUTENANT
Before Armstrong, Vjatcheslav Ekimov was US Postal's leader, and while he's no longer in charge, he is absolutely committed to the team
JOHAN THE KINGMAKER
Since 1999, Johan Bruyneel has taken the organizational helm of US Postal, and has been a key influence in the meteoric rise of Lance Armstrong.
LOOKING AFTER LANCE
Though not a familiar name to many, Dirk Demol is one of US Postal's most powerful back-up staff -- and was a Paris Roubaix winner in his racing days.
TOUR '04
As the riders prepare to depart from Liege, we reassess the front-runners' chances and guide you through the stages ahead of them.
THE FAVORITES
With the start of the Tour imminent, our pick of GC favorites have suffered mixed fortunes in the lead-up to the big event.
FRENCH HERO
In the second and final part of our series on Gallic stars, we focus on four quite different talents
LAURENT BROCHARD
With his maximum commitment to racing, Laurent Brochard's career is a picture of consistency, with the Frenchman hoping for more Tour stage wins.
CHRISTOPHE MOREAU
With enough talent to be mixing it with the best of them, Christophe Moreau's morale remains the key factor in his ability to take victory.
CHARLY MOTTET
Though he never saw his name added to the list of Tour winners, Charly Mottet made his mark on the Tour de France as one of the most exciting riders of his generation.
JEAN-FRANCOIS BERNARD
His Mont Ventoux time trial victory is legendary, and he was touted as Bernard Hinault's successor, but ultimately a Tour win proved elusive.
NEWS
All the news fit to print on the world of road cycling.
LETTERS
from Cycling fans.
GRAHAM WATSON
Cycle Sport's photographer reflects on the first couple of days of the 2004 Tour de France
CHRIS CARMICHAEL
Four steps for boosting your late season performance.
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