Jamis-Sutter Home says goodbye to Zirbel

US-based Continental team Jamis-Sutter Home recently announced a portion of its 2012 roster and noticeably absent was its time trial specialist Tom Zirbel. The 32-year-old American confirmed having signed a contractual agreement with a new outfit, which will fulfill his goal of competing in a combination of US and European events.

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Kirsten Frattini is the Deputy Editor of Cyclingnews, overseeing the global racing content plan.

Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.

She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023.