Marc Lotz close to contract with DFL-Cyclingnews

By Susan Westemeyer

Marc Lotz is hoping to return to professional cycling after sitting out a two-year suspension for using EPO. The 34 year-old Belgian plans to sign with the Belgian Professional Continental Team DFL-Cyclingnews, run by former professional Eric Vanderaerden. . "I hope that the formalities are all taken care of at the UCI, because I am itching to return as a pro," he told the Dutch website ad.nl. He has been riding for the amateur team Löwik the last few months.