Tinkoff names 15 and rides Colnago

By Gregor Brown

Tinkoff Credit Systems has sent out its first official press release, naming the riders that are confirmed for the 2007 season and its bike supplier, Colnago. The new Italian professional continental team will be directed by the current Team LPR Manager Omar Piscina, and will be backed by Russian millionaire and bike enthusiast, Oleg Tinkov.