Alexander Vinokourov

Alexander Vinokourov

Alexander Vinokourov is a cyclist from the country of Kazachstan. Born September 13, 1973, Vinokourov is reaching the end of his cycling career. During his Career, Vinokourov has won several prestigious single day and stage races, and stood on the podium in Paris in 2003, placing third in that year's edition of the Tour de France.

2006 saw his Tour aspirations dashed by a doping scandal that enveloped most of his team, Liberty Seguros. After the fall of his team, he formed a new team, Astana.

This year, Vinokourov was considered the favorite for the tour, but an early wreck looks to have spoiled his yellow jersey intentions. However, though down, he is not out. On the flat stage 12, he showed why is worthy of Colbert's Big Brass Balls award, by having his team attack on a flat stage, splitting the field. The main victim of this split was French's hope, Chrisophe Moreau, who lost over 3 minutes on the day. Moreau had attacked Vinokourov in the Alpine stages, taking advantage of the wounded Kazakh. Payback if a bitch, Frenchie.