Saxo Bank's race schedule to shrink in 2010

Fabien Cancellara (L) and Andy Schleck lead their Saxo Bank teammates on a ride in Monaco.

Fabien Cancellara (L) and Andy Schleck lead their Saxo Bank teammates on a ride in Monaco. (Image credit: AFP)

Saxo Bank principal Bjarne Riis has admitted that financial restrictions will force the team to race a reduced schedule of races in 2010. Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten reports that the absence of a replacement for former sponsor IT Factory has forced the team to approach the new season with a smaller roster and re-evaluation of its goals.