The QUICK STEP Professional Cycling Team is proud to announce that Mr. Zden?k Bakala and Mr. Bessel Kok have reached an agreement with Mr. Patrick Lefevere, the experienced and successful manager of the QUICK STEP team, to acquire a majority share in the Team.

Mr. Bakala commented that “The QUICK STEP Team has proven itself as one of the most successful cycling teams with fantastic riders, professional management and support staff. I am delighted to become part of this exciting team.”

Mr. Lefevere commented that “We have worked very hard in the past few months to reach this agreement. We’re very satisfied of having reached this goal. This agreement will allow the team as well as the people who work for the team to have a guaranteed future even after 2011. From now on we will be able to focus on next season and on building the team for the near future. Our objective, as usual, is to win prestigious awards. QUICK STEP will stay as the main sponsor for the 2011 season. All remaining partners of the team also confirmed their commitment for next season.”