More contract news

Jurgen Van De Walle (Landbouwkrediet-Colnago) will ride for Belgian ProTour team Quick.Step for the next two seasons.

Xabier Zandio has renewed his contract with Illes Balears for two years, while Stuart O'Grady has done the same with Cofidis.

Italian rider Leonardo Piepoli has renewed with Saunier Duval-Prodir for another season, as has sprinter Francisco Ventoso. Clasica San Sebastian winner Constantino Zaballa is still in negotiations with Saunier Duval about a contract renewal.