Soetens goes pro with Vervecken

Cyclo-crosser Jan Soetens has signed a professional contract with his Revor team which begins January 1, the date three-time World Champion Erwin Vervecken joins the team. Soetens, the Belgian 'elite without contract' champion has had a strong fall campaign, taking 11th in the Superprestige in Ruddervoorde, before cracking the top ten in Ardooie.

The 24-year-old then went on to finish one place from the podium in Lebbeke and fifth in the Steinmaur, Switzerland.