Gates, Rodriguez extend contracts

Further to yesterday's news regarding Australian champion Robbie McEwen's contract being extended till 2008 with Davitamon-Lotto, his team-mate and friend Nick Gates is also confirmed for another three seasons. Furthermore, 32 year-old American sprinter Fred Rodriguez will continue to ride with the team until 2007. McEwen intends to be back at his home in Brakel, Belgium by February 2006.