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By Susan Westemeyer published 24 May 2006

Belgian teams Chocolade Jacques and Davitamon-Lotto have added two neo-professionals to their...

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Belgian teams Chocolade Jacques and Davitamon-Lotto have added two neo-professionals to their rosters for next season. Nikolas Maes (Beveren 2000) will turn pro with Chocolade Jacques-Topsport Vlaanderen, while Greg Van Avermaet will ride for Davitamon-Lotto in 2007 and 2008.

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