PARIS, Dec 12, 2011 - Russian Denis Menchov will race for the Katusha team from next season, moving from the soon to be defunct Geox, his new WorldTour team announced Monday. Menchov, 33, has twice made the podium in the Tour de France, posting third-place finishes in 2008 and 2010. He also won the Giro in 2009 and the Vuelta in 2005 and 2007. … [Read more...]
Team Geox Signs Four More Riders
September 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After the announcement of signings from consecrated riders Denis Menchov and Carlos Sastre, plus ten young, international hopefuls –Valls, Kump, Durán, Pelucchi, Brandle, Felline, Corti, Gianetti, Duarte and Wyss-, the new Team Geox confirmed the joining by four solid riders to reinforce their project within the world's top elite. The appointed names are Spaniard David Blanco (Palmeiras), … [Read more...]
Team Geox Future With Top Youngsters
September 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The new Team Geox will be making a strong bet for youth and progression within some of the best values in the international scene. Up to ten from those promising youngsters have been confirmed into the new squad, that will be led by Denis Menchov and Carlos Sastre, and which will complete their roster -surely with many other young riders featured- in the coming weeks. Coming from the actual … [Read more...]
Geox Strikes Again, Also Signs Menchov
August 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Denis Menchov is the second rider signed by Mauro Gianetti for the recently born team Geox. A 2-year contract has been set for the strong Russian rider, third at this year's Tour de France. Already winner of two Vuelta a España editions and also the victor of the Centenary Giro d’Italia, joins Carlos Sastre so as to make a high-level duo for the big tours. “We’re very happy to see … [Read more...]
Sastre Set To Join Team Geox In 2011
August 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
MADRID - Former Tour de France champion Carlos Sastre announced Monday he will leave his Cervelo team for Geox next season. "The trust that they've placed in me since the very first conversations has been the most important factor that has pushed me towards this new project," the Spaniard said in a statement. "But the background and experience of its leaders has also had an influence … [Read more...]