Popovych denies retirement rumors

Yaroslav Popovych denied rumors of a possible separation with his Silence-Lotto team for 2009. The rider said in a statement that he is under contract with his team until 2010, and he does not intend to end it.

"With the team and especially my DS Roberto Damiani, I have a very good relationship. As for the rumors about me, I can assure you that they are devoid of any foundation."

The 28 year-old Ukrainian Popvych was reported to be leaving his team and ending his career last week.