Spinnekop Posted September 13, 2006 Share This from Cyclingnews.com: Barloworld signs young South AfricanTeam Barloworld has penned a contract with the promising young South African rider, John-Lee Augustyn.The 20-year old, who will join Team Barloworld in 2007, has had an impressive 2006 season after winning the under-23 South African road race title, the Tour de Lesotho title, and taking the award for the best climber in the Tour of Japan."I'm very excited to join Team Barloworld and this is one of my dreams coming true. They are a strong team and I look forward to riding with the experienced riders like Degano and Cox, from whom I can learn a lot," said Augustyn.Augustyn, currently with team Konica Minolta, has also been selected for the South African under-23 men's team who will compete in the World Road Race Championships in Salzburg, next week.Team Barloworld's 2006 stalwarts Enrico Degano, Ryan Cox, Alex Efimkin and Hugo Sabido have also signed their contracts with the team for the 2007 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted September 13, 2006 Share That is really good news. I see that Asterloa is leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted September 13, 2006 Share ja good news indeed, just wondering who will be their "big signing" for 07 will be (read: euro pro in the autumn of his career who hasn't won anythibng for 2 seasons) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABUBI Posted September 13, 2006 Share Has barloworld won any major races this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Posted September 13, 2006 Share Depends on what you mean by Major. Well done John-Lee!!! Hope you have a fantastic '07! Craven2006-09-13 02:37:27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABUBI Posted September 13, 2006 Share Any races they won outside RSA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted September 13, 2006 Share a few..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Posted September 13, 2006 Share http://www.teambarloworld.com/result.php?l1=2&l2=1 Big ones being Igor at Milan Turin and Gianpaolo Cheula at the Peace Race, both 1.HC ranked events. Cardenas has also been kicking butt in Italy of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted September 13, 2006 Share See James Perry has also renewed contract with TBL for 2007. Whats happening to Jeremy Maartens and Jock Green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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