If Greg LeMond and Lance Armstrong didn’t put the nail in
the coffin to Americanise a traditionally European sport, then this new
revelation well and truly has.
The announcement came today; Team Radio-shack and Team
Leopard Trek are to merge for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Making the new team of Radio-shack Nissan Trek.
So essentially, two of the biggest teams are joining next
season.
Team Radio-shack which Armstrong has shares in, hosts some
formidable talent including Amgen Tour of California 2011 winner; Chris Horner,
as well as rising talent Jani Brajkovic.
On the Leopard Trek side there are the brothers Schleck,
Jens Voigt, Fabian Cancellara and there are others!
So to imagine the two combining will be like a super-super
team.
The team will go up against another American based team, and
team of defending champion Cadel Evans, Team BMC. This is also signing a
formidable squad to defend Evans’ title. The names so far include Thor Hushovd,
Philippe Gilbert, as well as rising climber and youngster Tejay Van Garderen.
Looks like the showdown between the American teams in the European
sport. Bring it on!
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