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NICE LYON! To further signify the carnival-like atmosphere that has overcome the event where a long-running controversy led to the ejection of former race leader Michael Rasmussen and two entire teams, Tour de France organizers decided the winner's trophy should be a stuffed animal. In addition, Contador will get to be the voice of Alex the lion in Madagascar 2.

Next month the Discovery Channel will air a new special titled "What's Up With Alberto's Blood?"

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