Davitamon-Lotto rider Nick Gates has had a good season, and has been rewarded for it with his nomination for the Australian national team at the Salzburg World's next week. "It was a bit unexpected," he told the Manning River Times. "I've had a few small wins and some strong performances this season, and I've been consistent and that's always important."
The 34 year-old Gates hadn't been included in the national squad for three years. Moreover, he has good hopes to be racing the Tour de France again next year, a race which he has contested twice already. "I've already been told I'm in the team for the Tour de France next year," he said. "So that's good news."
