Vierhouten signs with Skil-Shimano

Davitamon-Lotto rider Aart Vierhouten will continue his professional career with new Dutch team Pro team Skil-Shiamno. The 35 year-old, whose current contract was not renewed, signed the one-year deal on Monday. Vierhouten has been a professional bike rider for ten years and has participated in the Tour de France three times, as well as in the other Grand Tours and at the World Championships. He will be the team's new leader at one-day classics.

Skil-Shimano also announced the addition of 27 year-old Maarten Tjallingii, a former mountain biker, who will now take his chances on the road.