Originally Posted by
donrhummy
No. Vaughters has said publicly that he doesn't want to try for the TDF until 2009. He said he talked with the UCI and they both agreed it was better to ease into it and they didn't want to jump too quickly. They're not doing the TDF (as of now) so Levi's very unlikely to sign.
I believe the UCI suggested applying for a Pro Tour Licenses was best to ease in to....one way to do that is to get a wide card into a Grand Tour...I personally dont think they are avoiding grand tours next year..