Sunweb extends 'cross deal

Joint sponsor of Jurgen Mettepenningen's cyclo-cross squad Sunweb has extended its association with the outfit. Sunweb will remain a major sponsor of the outfit until December 31, 2011 under the agreement announced on Monday.

The outfit includes top cyclo-cross riders like Sven Vanthourenhout and Klaas Vantornout. The team regularly features in the top five at European cyclo-cross events.