Copeland pulled back into Lampre fold

Brent Copeland just can't say no to Lampre. He'll be returning full time to play a role in the squad's leadership for 2009.

Copeland joined Lampre as a director sportif in 1999 at age 27. For the next six years, he directed Oscar Camenzind and Igor Astarloa to success. He also directed then neo-pro Alessandro Ballan, who captured the World Championship title last month.