Quick.Step launched in Belgium

The Quick.Step Cycling Team had its presentation on Monday in Tielt, Belgium. The squad, which is managed by Patrick Lefevere, is coming off a big 2004 where it won 48 UCI races (the most of any team) and finished seventh in the UCI teams rankings. Despite the retirements of Richard Virenque and Johan Museeuw last season, the team has plenty of firepower for 2005, particularly in the one day classics and the short stage races.

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