This weekend's Giro dell'Emilia and GP Beghelli are growing in participation. Wednesday, the race organizers announced the addition of German Team Lamonta, including their star sprinter Danilo Hondo. The German, winner of two stage of the Giro d'Italia, will look to repeat his 2004 win in Beghelli.
The teams participating this weekend: Saunier Duval-Prodir, Lampre-Fondital, Team CSC, Quick-Step, Liquigas, Milram, Gerolsteiner, Ag2R Prévoyance, Rabobank, Naturino-Sapore di Mare, Panaria-Navigare, Tenax-Salmilano, Ceramica Flaminia, Miche, Acqua & Sapone, Selle Italia-Serramenti Diquigiovanni, Androni Giocattoli-3C Casalinghi, Team LPR, Barloworld, Universal Caffè-CB Immobiliare, OTC Doors-Lauretana, Team Lamonta and, racing only in Sunday's Beghelli, Amore & Vita-McDonald's.
