I Bet Erik Zabel Doesn't Dope

German sprinter Erik Zabel won the fourth stage of the Vuelta a Espana in Caceres Tuesday, just ahead of Norway's Thor Hushovd, who retained the overall lead.

“It's a special day after a long time of not having won anything,” said Zabel, 36, of his three-year absence from the podium. Zabel has won about 200 stages in his professional career, including 10 in the Tour de France and six in the Vuelta.

Here's a story from Crankset friend Sal Ruibal of USA TODAY:
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Erik Zabel of the Team Milram celebrates on the podium.
(AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)