qmsdc15
09-03-04, 08:08 PM
Savoldelli signed 2yr deal with Discovery channel!
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Devil
09-03-04, 10:55 PM
Are you kidding me?
Revenig
09-04-04, 12:38 AM
From cyclingnews.com
Savoldelli to Discovery
Paolo Savoldelli (T-Mobile) has signed a two year contract with the Discovery Channel cycling team of Lance Armstrong (currently, of course, known as the US Postal team). The 31 year old 2002 Giro d'Italia winner has had two fairly miserable years at T-Mobile, mainly caused by injury and sickness. "I'm very happy to be able to ride in a team with Lance Armstrong," Savoldelli was quoted by Sporza as saying. "I want to make a new start now."
In a team statement announcing the arrival of Savoldelli, US Postal directeur sportif Johan Bruyneel said, "I think it's a very strong addition to the team in terms of how the new Pro Tour is designed. It's pretty clear the Pro Tour is for teams with strong stage racers. Paolo is a strong addition to the team and is also a very strong addition in view of the big tours. We haven't decided what the program will be yet, either the Tour of Italy or the Tour de France, but I think either way he's a rider who will fill in the spot we were still looking for. He can both climb and time trial, and there aren't too many of those guys out there.
"He will be riding as a leader in certain races and also in support of a leader. I have a really good feeling about Paolo. It's funny, he was the guy I was looking for, and when the opportunity came and he was available to come to the team, I went for it."
Savoldelli to Discovery
Paolo Savoldelli (T-Mobile) has signed a two year contract with the Discovery Channel cycling team of Lance Armstrong (currently, of course, known as the US Postal team). The 31 year old 2002 Giro d'Italia winner has had two fairly miserable years at T-Mobile, mainly caused by injury and sickness. "I'm very happy to be able to ride in a team with Lance Armstrong," Savoldelli was quoted by Sporza as saying. "I want to make a new start now."
In a team statement announcing the arrival of Savoldelli, US Postal directeur sportif Johan Bruyneel said, "I think it's a very strong addition to the team in terms of how the new Pro Tour is designed. It's pretty clear the Pro Tour is for teams with strong stage racers. Paolo is a strong addition to the team and is also a very strong addition in view of the big tours. We haven't decided what the program will be yet, either the Tour of Italy or the Tour de France, but I think either way he's a rider who will fill in the spot we were still looking for. He can both climb and time trial, and there aren't too many of those guys out there.
"He will be riding as a leader in certain races and also in support of a leader. I have a really good feeling about Paolo. It's funny, he was the guy I was looking for, and when the opportunity came and he was available to come to the team, I went for it."
Devil
09-04-04, 11:39 AM
Wow. Good move for Paolo.