Gates leaves Saxo-Tinkoff

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Australian served two years as sport director

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Queensland boys - Nick Gates and Silence-Lotto team-mate Robbie McEwen at the Down Under Classic on Sunday night.(Image credit: Shane Goss)

Nick Gates is leaving Team Saxo-Tinkoff after serving two years as a a sport director for the Danish team. “I have decided to move on. More family time,” he tweeted.

He had nothing but praise for Saxo-Tinkoff, and its owner. “Have never witnessed a more dedicated passionate group of people,” he tweeted.  “Bjarne (Riis) is simply special” The man is a visionary, great for the sport.”

He wished the team good luck in 2013, saying, “believe me, they will kick A !”

Gates did not say what he would be moving too, only that “I will inform you, but stealth. #soon.”