Dave Zabriskie rode into the 2007 Tour de France knowing he was a soon-to-be free agent in the world of professional cycling. He also knew his sport was facing a crisis because of repeated scandals over doping and cheating.
The Salt Lake City cyclist appears to have addressed both of those professional concerns by agreeing to a two-year contract with Slipstream Sports. He'll join his new team after the conclusion of the current racing season.
"Some people are trying to tell me it's a step down," Zabriskie, who has returned to Salt Lake City to rehab an injured left knee, told the Deseret Morning News on Tuesday. "But I think it's a step in the right direction."