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Youngsters show off!

30 May 2011

The youngsters of Team Vacansoleil-DCM have showed themselves during the weekend! In France Martijn Keizer won his first race as a professional in the Boucles de l'Aulne. After an escape with a group of 20 riders five riders went into the finale. Keizer was alone between two duo's from the same teams who he surprised with an attack they could not......

Westra wins Prologue in Belgium!

26 May 2011

Lieuwe Westra of Team Vacansoleil-DCM wins prologue in Tour of Belgium! Westra took his first victory in a time trial after finishing on the podium in a number of time trials. He explained after the finish that he normally prefers a longer distance but knew his form is improving. Gilbert finished second with only one second difference. With only small differences the......

Good weekend Vacansoleil-DCM

23 May 2011

Team Vacansoleil-DCM dominated in Circuit de Lorraine this weekend but just missed overall victory! In the second stage Romain Feillu sprinted to a third place and took the leaders jersey. The following stage with Feillu as leader Thomas De Gendt went in an escape with two others who managed to stay in the front all day. In the sprint of three......

Double victory Feillu

16 May 2011

Romain Feillu wins the Tour of Picardië! After winning the second stage on Saturday Feillu had to finish in the top 3 of the third and final stage to take the overall victory. In a tough stage with a lot of wind the team worked hard to get Romain in a good position for the final sprint where he managed......

Westra third in the Tour de Romandie

2 May 2011

This weekend Lieuwe Westra stood on the podium in the Tour de Romandie, he finished 17 seconds behind winner Zabriskie in the time trial over 20.1 kilometers on hilly terrain. In the end, the weather conditions became heavier and Zabriskie took advantage. Westra finished third place. Westra is pleased with his current shape and hopes to make more progress....