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25-Oct-2012: After his experience in 2012 as the team's development manager, in 2013 Rolf Aldag will assume the title of Sport & Development Manager for the team. Aldag will work closely with the team's technical partners on research and development. He will also collaborate with the team's technical staff to synchronize specific programs for each rider with the team's racing schedule. "I'm … [Read more...]
PARIS, March 1, 2012 (AFP) - Belgian team Omega Pharma's hopes of winning the first major stage race of the season, the Paris-Nice, are spearheaded by Germany's Tony Martin, the defending champion, American Levi Leipheimer and Sylvain Chavanel. “The team has a very high level line up,” said Sports Director Brian Holm. “There's a lot of talent on the squad. Our goal is to fight for … [Read more...]
26-Jan-2012: Today Levi Leipheimer won the individual time trial stage in the Tour de San Luis. On the hilly, 19.5-km route, the American rider from Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team was faster than Vincenzo Nibali (Team Liquigas-Cannondale) who came in 33’’ behind him, and Stefan Schumacher (Christina Watches), who made it with a difference of 38’’. Leipheimer was literally … [Read more...]
18-Nov-2011: Quick-Step Cycling Team is pleased to announce that the team has reached a partnership deal with Q8. Starting in 2012 Q8 will be a partner of the new Omega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team. Q8 has been involved in the world of cycling for several years. 2012 will be the 7th year that the Q8 brand is engaged in a team sponsorship. In the past Q8 was a sponsor for the Omega … [Read more...]
PARIS, Aug 2, 2011 (AFP) - Newly-merged elite Belgian cycling team Team Omega Pharma-Quick Step signed three riders on Tuesday including Slovakian twins Martin and Peter Velits. Aside from the 26-year-old Velits twins, Peter being the pre-eminent one having finished third in last year's Tour of Spain, the team also added Belgian Stijn Vandenbergh to their ranks. This came hours after ace … [Read more...]