Quick Step-Innergetic starts in Bari

The Quick Step-Innergetic team will have its first pre-season meeting in the southern Italian town and province of Bari between December 12-16. The aim is to make the most of the area in and around Bari and to try and attract youngsters to cycling. Members of the team, including World Champion Tom Boonen, will begin the team retreat on Monday with a press conference in Bari's Town Hall, after which there will be photo sessions and the preparation of the team's promotional material. The meeting will also serve as an opportunity to intergrate the new members into the team, and to sketch out rider and team programs for the next season.