Road race cyclist Beppu to join U.S. pro team

Road race cyclist Beppu to join U.S. pro team

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese road race cyclist Fumiyuki Beppu poses at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 24 on his plans to join the US Postal cycling team led by six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. Beppu, a 21-year-old member of the Bridgestone Anchor team, has agreed with the U.S. professional team on a two-year contract.

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