Richie Porte (Sky) showed he's more than a Sky understudy by winning Paris-Nice(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Richie Porte (Sky) during the final time trial at the Tour de Romandie.(Image credit: AFP)
Richie Porte (Sky) finished fourth in the prologue, 15 seconds down on teammate Chris Froome.(Image credit: AFP)
Richie Porte has re-signed with Team Sky, ending any speculation that the Tasmanian could have changed teams at the end of the season. Cyclingnews understands Porte has signed a two-year contract.
“I'm really happy at Team Sky and this was always the best scenario for me. I've had a great two years with the team and I feel at home here,” Porte said in a statement released by the team.
Porte has enjoyed a strong start to the 2013 season winning two stages and the overall in a dominant performance at Paris-Nice in March. He also finished second in Pais Vasco and the Criterium Interational.
“Richie has been a key part this team’s stage race success since he arrived here and this new contract is a statement of intent for both him and the team,” said Team Sky’s manager Dave Brailsford.
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