Engels to Quick.Step

27 year-old Dutch rider Addy Engels has become the 27th member of the Quick.Step team for this season. Engels, who has ridden for Rabobank for four years and BankGiroLoterij last year signed a one year deal with Patrick Lefevere's team. "I am extremely pleased with this contract. The Quick Step Team is one of the main reference point teams in cycling," he said.

Engels' first race in Quick.Step colours will be on in G. P. Costa degli Etruschi in Italy on February 6.