Vinokourov impressed by his Dauphiné debut

Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) in the start house.

Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) in the start house. (Image credit: Sirotti)

Alexandre Vinokourov has showed the form of the best days of his career as he took second place at the prologue of the Dauphiné behind Lars Boom in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. The 37 year-old went beyond his own expectations and that might lead him to more ambition in a race he won in his early years as a professional back in 1999.