Heras to Fuerteventura-Canarias Islands?

Heras in 2005

Heras in 2005 (Image credit: AFP)

Spanish Professional Continental Team Fuerteventura-Canarias has opened negotiations with Roberto Heras. The three-time winner of the Vuelta a España is eligible to ride again next season after sitting out his two-year doping suspension. According to the Spanish website marca.com, the Spanish team hopes to join the ProTour next year and Heras' signing could be the first of many which would allow it to be more competitive in larger races in the coming season.