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Portuguese Pro-Cyclist to retire at end of 2008 season

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:13 pm
by Andy Velebil
Portuguese rider José Azevedo (Benfica) has announced at a press conference that 2008 will be his last season, no matter what results he achieves during the year. The 34 year-old, who was born in Vila do Conde, has been a professional for 15 years.

The former ONCE and US Postal rider is one of the stars of the Portuguese cycling. Azevedo finished fifth and sixth in the Tour de France, and was instrumental in Lance Armstrong's victories at the Tour de France.

full story here
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id= ... /feb20news

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:45 am
by Moses Botbol
Seems like a good time for him to retire. I hope he score a few victories this season, maybe a national title?