Paris-Tours espoir winner to TIAA-CREF

Huub Duijn, winner of this year's Paris-Tours espoirs race has signed a one-year contract with Jonathan Vaughters' TIAA-CREF squad. The contract includes an option for a second season. The talented 22-year old Dutch rider was part of the Rabobank Continental squad this year. In addition to his Paris-Tours win, he also took third place in the GP Waregem. While racing for the American team, Duijn will keep to a mostly European program.

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