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The Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project Press Release Roster Announcement Jens Voigt 22.10.2010 The Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project signs Jens Voigt The Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project is pleased to announce that the team has signed Jens Voigt for the coming season. Voigt, widely considered one of the most popular riders in the peloton, will be joining the team with the express purpose of adding his considerable experience in the sport to the young, vibrant squad. “What can you say about Jens? He is a rider that any team would love to have on its roster,” Team Manager Kim Andersen said. “He has such depth and a love for the sport, which he proved by coming back after his terrible crash in the 2009 Tour.” Voigt is a gritty rider who relishes a challenge but most of all loves racing with people he values, respects and admires. “I wanted to come to this team because I am very excited about this project,” Voigt v explained. “I love the idea of continuing to work with the Schlecks; we work well together and know what we can expect from each other.” The affable, popular German plays a big role in setting the tone of the team. “Jens has been around for quite a few years, but he still rides in the group with the excitement of a teenager,” Andersen explained. “He is good for everyone’s morale and you can always count on Jens, which is a huge advantage.” Voigt is ready for a new challenge at this stage of his career. “I had a great time at my former team and found a lot of personal and common success, but after seven years, I felt it was time to make a change,” Voigt explained. “Change often sharpens you again, and I am looking forward to doing some things in new ways: new training methods, new materials, new teammates.” The ultimate team player, Voigt is anxious to help his team leaders reach their highest goals. “I hope to be good enough next year to make the Tour team at least one more time and to help one of the Schlecks onto the highest step,” Voigt revealed. Though Voigt will be entering his 15th season as a professional, he still will keep his ambitions for personal success high. “I have won at least one race in every year I have been a professional, so I would definitely like to keep that streak going,” Voigt revealed. “I’m never going to win the Tour de France myself, but I am still happy to have chances to race for myself in events like Paris-Nice and the Tour of California. Yes, my ambitions are still strong.” Though the management recognizes how much Voigt can add to the team in the victory tally, they see his value as a mentor as being even more important. “Jens has so much experience and is such a fun guy to be around that all the younger riders will take real pleasure in learning their trade from him,” Andersen explained. Voigt also relishes the responsibility of being a team captain. “Of course I enjoy having the opportunity to teach some of the younger guys; I’m always honored when some young gun asks me how best to do something, and it makes me feel useful and helpful,” Voigt said. “You know, I worked hard for my experiences, so I am very happy to share them with those guys and maybe make their learning process a little easier.” About The Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project is run by the company Leorpard S.A. based in Howald, Luxembourg. General Manager Brian Nygaard and Team Manager Kim Andersen are setting up a new UCI ProTour team with 25 riders to compete in the world’s biggest races. Amongst the international line-up are the two Tour de France aces: Fränk and Andy Schleck. The new team will be racing on Trek bikes and Mercedes-Benz Luxembourg is providing the full fleet of vehicles ranging from buses and trucks to race cars and VIP vehicles. .

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