He won't be riding in the spring classics.

How can it be that Denmark has only three riders in the road race and Britain has six?

Since he joined us his career has blossomed like I've never seen before,

Ivan, ... is a professional, always.

Ivan Basso has also signed for three more years and will be our team leader in future editions of the Tour,

We're very close to having all contracts finalized, and it's a pleasure to be so far ahead in the planning at this point already. It gives us space and opportunity to get started early on planning the details of our program for next year. Of course we want a diverse group like now, with both experienced riders and new talents, and the three riders mentioned before have already shown they deserve a spot on our team for next year.