Crédit Agricole signs Furlan

Angelo Furlan, who used to race for Alessio-Bianchi, then Domina Vacanze before 'downgrading' to professional continental team Selle Italia, will get the chance to ride ProTour races. The 29 year-old has signed a one-year deal with Crédit Agricole according to Italian sources. Furlan won two stages of the Vuelta a España in 2002, as well as the Coppa Bernocchi in 2004.