Carlos Sastre Leaves Team CSC Saxo Bank after Seven Years
[05.09 08:50] After seven years with the team 33 year old Carlos Sastre is moving on to new challenges at the end of this season.
Carlos Sastre has been one of the most prominent profiles in the big stage races for a number of seasons culminating with his victory this year in the greatest of them all: Tour de France.
The Tour victory was the most important triumph in the team history and it is with great mutual respect and understanding that Sastre now announces his transfer to the newly formed Cervélo Test Team from next season.
“I've had seven unforgettable years with this team and together we've shared some fantastic moments. Everything must come to an end and I'm now looking to find new motivation and opportunities with a brand new team. I would like to take this opportunity to say a deep-felt thank you to Bjarne Riis and everyone, who has been a part of the family, which Team CSC Saxo Bank has been for me,” says Sastre.
“Of course I would have liked to keep Carlos on the team, but I respect his decision to reach for new goals with a new team. His victory this year was a mile-stone for us and the greatest possible result of our work together. He's been a fantastic rider to have on the team and we wish him all the success and happiness in the world. And after all it's not entirely over yet – I'm hoping he'll be able to finish off this season with a great result in the Vuelta,” says Bjarne Riis. |
