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Kiwi James Fouché is the fifth new rider on 12-rider roster as US development team returns to Continental level

19-year-old extends five-year connection between Portuguese riders and Axel Merckx's development team

Younger brother of Ian won Tour l'Abitibi overall and was fourth at Paris-Roubaix juniors in 2019

Axel Merckx's development team will return to the Continental level next season

'I don't think it will be a huge effect on those young guys' says team owner Axel Merckx