1. Auto transfusion Test (AATT) at training camp (to obtain baseline level
2. Four (4) UCI Controls per Year as established by UCI.
3. One Anti-Autologous s) and several more at the races during the season by surprise, done by independent facility.
4. Blood tests will be done to cyclists before EVERY single race through the season. The cyclists will not be allowed to enter the race if blood results are suspicious.
5. One Echocardiogram as well as one ECG/EKG both at rest and at maximum exercise done by an independent cardiologist.
6. Three mandatory Physiological Tests per year in order to establish a physiological profile as well as to advice the cyclists about their training and diagnosis of possible overtraining and underperformance compared with other physiological tests done. First Physiological test will be done in January, the second in the spring, and the third one before/after tour (depending on riders' schedule). The tests will be conducted at independent laboratories supervised by Astana Medical Staff. In addition, we will perform additional blood tests through the season if Sports Directors or Medical team believes it is necessary.
7. Monitoring of cyclists' training through revolutionary new training software. Mandatory to download training data with no more than 6 days delay. We have a revolutionary software where we can monitor at all times from any computer logged to internet in the world what riders are training on that specific day, week, month, etc. We will be monitoring Heart rate, power, altitude gain, average speed, total kilometers and hours, even nutrition taken that day and many more features.
8. Declaration of cyclists before each race admitting that they are not bringing/consuming any illegal ergogenic aid neither any medicine banned or without the advice of Astana Medical Team.
9. Declaration that riders will not seek any medical attention outside Astana Medical Staff.
10. Introduction of DNA testing

Discovery Channel 2007 team kit

The Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team unveiled its truly bold new look for 2007 today. Fans of the team will have no problem picking out their riders from the pro peloton with the new kit's predominantly black color scheme and familiar Discovery Channel world globe on the front and back of the team jerseys. "We're really proud of this kit," said Communications Manager PJ Rabice. "We worked very closely with Discovery Channel's Ken Dice and Nike's Margie Wargo to come up with a very unique design for 2007, and I think we really nailed it. I also think it's something our supporters will not only appreciate when watching us race, but it's also very cool gear that they will want to own as well."