If you're a divisive figure, often the best tactic is to keep your head down, do your work and try not to draw much more attention to yourself.
Fortunately for us, Alexander Vinokourov has done no such thing. For his latest venture he's revealed his new, suitably over the top bike for us to glare at, ahead of the Dubai Tour which starts on Wednesday.
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Astana Qazaqstan drops Miguel Ángel López over 'probable' doping case linksThe 28-year-old had extended his contract last month
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