Having already signed Mathias Frank and Sondre Holst Enger, IAM havde picked up another IAM rider as they have signed French climbing talent Clement Chevrier on a two-year contract.
"I spent three years in Chambery Cycling Center that shares the same values as the professional team," Chevrier said about his time in the feeder team. "I already know a lot of people in the team, both staff and riders. I join the team after having a rich experience in the US and after two years with IAM Cycling. I can only thank them for allowing me to turn professional. In sporting terms, I hope to enjoy the beautiful dynamic in stage races. I love the offensive approach that has been shown by AG2R la Mondiale. I want to take my chance to succeed."
Chevrier turned professional with IAM for the 2015 season and has spent two years with the Swiss team.
"Clément is a boy who knows our structure. He rode for Chambery Cycling Center before gaining experience in the US and then with IAM Cycling. He completely familiar. among us. He has beautiful qualities to shine in the difficult races. "
Nine riders of the next 2017 roster are former riders of AG2R LA MONDIALE Team Developement: Romain Bardet, François Bidard, Nico Denz, Axel Domont, Ben Gastauer, Pierre Latour, Nans Peters, Julien Bérard and Clément Chevrier.
The team has also recruited Rudy Barbier (23, Roubaix Lille Métropole), Oliver Naesen (25, IAM Cycling), Stijn Vandenbergh (32, Etixx Quick step), Mathias Frank (29, IAM Cycling) and Sondre Holst Enger, (22, IAM Cycling).
Samuel Dumoulin, Mikaël Cherel, Hubert Dupont, Axel Domont and Jan Bakelants have extended their contracts with AG2R LA MONDIALE Pro Cycling Team for two more years.
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