Another Vanthourenhout goes pro

Cyclo-crosser Dieter Vanthourenhout will join his cousin Sven in the professional ranks after signing a professional contract with the Palmans-Sapim team which will take effect January 1, 2008.

Vanthourenhout was under contract with the Easypay team, managed by Dirk Vanopbroeke for one and a half years. "It is with sorrow that we see Vanthourenhout leave, but we couldn't match the offer that he received from Palmans-Sapim," Vanobroeke said.