Holm calls proposed new Rasmussen team a marketing stunt

Embattled Tour de France leader Michael Rasmussen (Rabobank)

Embattled Tour de France leader Michael Rasmussen (Rabobank) (Image credit: Makoto Ayano)

Brian Holm has called plans to form a new cycling team around Michael Rasmussen a “marketing stunt.” The directeur sportif at HTC-Columbia scoffed at the plans of the Christina Racing to build a new team in which Rasmussen would be captain and co-owner.