11/9/2009

Hondo returns to ProTour with Lampre

German to cooperate with Petacchi in 2010, but also has own ambitions

Danilo Hondo has confirmed that he will move to Lampre for the 2010 season and will work in cooperation with fellow sprinter Alessandro Petacchi as both make their return to the ProTour. The German rode in 2009 for the Czech Professional Continental team PSK Whirlpool-Author.

The 35-year-old told Cyclingnews that he will work to set-up sprints with fellow Lampre-newcomer Petacchi, but will also have his own chances. Naturally the idea to build up a strong train for the sprint finishes together with Petacchi, he said.

Credit: CyclingNews.com