Lampre sign China’s Xu

Source:AFP-Global Times Published: 2013-10-9 23:48:10

Italian cycling team Lampre said they have signed a preliminary agreement with Chinese rider Xu Gang.

Lampre believes the signing of Xu will help expand the brand's presence in Asia.

"Signing Xu Gang, Lampre-Merida reaffirms its long view in scanning new cycling frontiers," a team statement said.

Xu, who has been linked to Lampre for several years while racing for Continental-level (second tier) outfit Champion System, is expected to officially sign for the team after undergoing a medical checkup.

The statement added, "Xu Gang, born in 1984, has improved his cycling skills during his experience as a trainee in the Italian team.

"He obtained four national road race titles and in 2013, his highlight was the 'most combative rider' award he received at the end of the first stage of the Giro del Trentino."

Currently only two other Chinese riders, Argos-Shimano pair Ji Cheng and Xing Yandong, are listed on the roster of another WorldTour team.

AFP - Global Times

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