Contract news

Relax-Fuenlabrada has signed two riders for this season in Jesús Hernández and José Rafael Martines. Hernández rode for Liberty-Würth this year, while Martines was with Loule.

Belgian cyclo-crosser Kevin Pauwels has extended his contract with Hans van Kasteren, the current manager of the Fidea team, until 2008. It's not yet certain which colours Pauwels will ride in though. Another rider to sign with Van Kasteren is the top Czech 'crosser Petr Dlask. Currently sponsorless, Dlask will ride in AVB colours this season, but will keep on with Empella bikes. Similarly, Tim Vannuffel will ride for AVB but on a Ridley.