29 January 2007
Its amazing that after all these years I had never been stuck in a major traffic jam... well until last week that is. I was stuck for 5hrs and moved 10km. It was some trucks fault, which makes me really pissed, as I generally think that trucks should all be banned. German roads seem to be pretty bad in my opinion. Sure they are free and you can drive as fast as you like... but it seems like there are way more accidents.
We were in Holland for some photo shooting and the 2007 team presentation, which was held in the Enschede Casino. It was a nice show with around 200 people, sponsors and media. We spoke a little about our expectations for the upcoming season, showed off the new team colours and ate from a nice buffet.
The biggest change in the team is of course the addition of Roel Paulisson in the place of Peter Riis Anderson. We also have two new staff members.. mechanic Danie Rosedahl, and soigneur Rudy.
The teams biggest objective is world cup podiums and to be the number one ranked team on UCI points. Fredric has expressed his focus on the Beijing Olympics, with world cup wins as part of the preparation... Jacob hopes for better luck in the Euro and World U23 champs and my personal goal is to bring back the form of a few years ago, when I was capable of playing at the front of the world cups.
Sponsors remain much the same... Cannondale, Vredestein, Diadora, Met, Mavic, Sram, Fizik, FSA, Ten Tusscher, BMW, 2peak, Enervit, Polarod (who may also become my eye wear sponsor this year!)...
De Brink have become the title sponsor of the development team.
All in all its an awesome team and I can't wait to get started!the web site for more info go to www.cannondale-vredestein.com
