Schlecks' Luxembourg team unveiled
The identity of Andy and Frank Schleck’s new Luxembourg-based team was revealed today as Team Leopard-Trek.
The Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project was established by sports director Kim Anderson and general manager Brian Nygaard – a former press officer for Team Sky - amid much secrecy and made Andy Schleck the key signing.
Andy Schleck finished second in the Tour de France for the second successive season last July, but is likely to start the 2011 race as favourite due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding Alberto Contador’s future following his failed drugs test.
The Schlecks are joined in the squad by world and Olympic time-trial champion Fabian Cancellara, who has also signed from Team Saxo Bank and will be looking to add to his impressive Spring Classics record.
Nygaard said: “We have developed our new team, aiming for a fresh and innovative style. Of utmost importance, though, is to take cycling back to its proper roots: it’s all about the racing.
“With riders on the roster who can win from the first race of the season to the final, we are looking to be competitive in a lot races.
“We are not going to win every race, but we are certainly here to make our mark in the biggest events.”
