Alonso joins forces with NOVO ahead of possible new team

Fernando Alonso raised hackles by showing up at the Giro to scout riders for his new team

Fernando Alonso raised hackles by showing up at the Giro to scout riders for his new team (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

One day ahead of an important UCI ProTeam registration deadline, two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has announced that he has paired up with sport investment managers NOVO. The partnership could be related to the formation of his intended new pro road cycling team.