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During the 2021 season, the Luxembourg women’s cycling team Andy Schleck Cycles – Immo Losch will have an almost entirely Limburg setting.
Sporting director Tjarco Cuppens, who was already active with the cycling team last season, will be joined by Johan Kruijntjens and Glenn Crauwels for the coming season.
Limburg team leaders change
Kruijntjens was sporting director of the Belgian cycling team Multum Accountants – LSK Ladies Cycling Team last season. In the past, Sittard resident Crauwels was behind the wheel of the Mexx-Watersley women’s international cycling team. Christian van Deursen from Maastricht has also been added to the squad as a goalkeeper.
Andy Schleck
Former cyclist Andy Schleck is affiliated with the team as a sponsor. The 2010 Tour winner is also active as a contact person for the team. He is in regular contact with cycling racing organizations. “As a former Tour winner he can open doors that normally remain closed,” Tjarco Cuppens told L1.
UCI status
Cuppens de Hulsberg was already employed by the Luxembourg team last year. The 2020 season has been almost completely lost because of the crown. Because it was almost impossible to run, the costs were saved. With additional impetus from a few sponsors, UCI status can be requested for a period of three years.
Amstel Gold Race
Due to UCI status, the team may also be invited to World Tour events. The team management is looking for invitations for the Tour of Flanders, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Amstel Gold Race for the coming season. This last race in particular is of great importance for the team, because the Limburg contribution is important.
Limburg rider under contract
Lisa Müllenberg is the only Limburg driver currently under contract. The former judoka comes from the Watersley R&D Cycling Team
Accommodation possible in Sittard
The team management is currently looking for accommodation for a number of team cyclists. They would like to welcome runners from Estonia and New Zealand to Sport and Talentpark Watersley. The location in Sittard will therefore serve as one of the team’s two starting bases. If that doesn’t work organizationally, they’ll want to consider a location in the Eiffel Tower. The other base is Luxembourg.
The team presentation of the UCI team with a large Limburg frame will take place on 5 March 2021 in Luxembourg.
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