Freire stays with Rabobank

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Triple world champion Oscar Freire, winner of two stages already in this year's Tour, will remain...

Triple world champion Oscar Freire, winner of two stages already in this year's Tour, will remain with Rabobank for the next two seasons, reports De Telegraaf. Despite having a big offer from Saunier Duval, Freire wanted to stay at Rabobank because he felt comfortable there.

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