Originally Posted by Gustaf
thats a really interesting move. ag2r probbaly wont get an invite to the vuelta next year (unless they get become a protour team of course) so he wouldnt be able to ride in his home tour. but i bet the tour means a lot more to him, which is what probably prompted this move.
It really looks like they are gearing up to become a ProTour team. That would be very cool if they are successful in becoming one.