With Shane Archbold (26, NZL), Ralf Matzka (26, GER), Christoph Pfingsten (27, GER) and Michael Schwarzmann (24, GER), four key riders of the BORA – ARGON 18 sprint train extended their contracts.

All riders established themselves during the season as important lead-outs for the sprinters of the team led by Sam Bennett and Phil Bauhaus. In addition to their role as lead-outs all four riders were able to score own results as well. Shane Archbold was 2nd in the Classica Corsica and 3rd in a stage of the Three Days of De Panne. Matzka impressed recently at Schaal Sels, when he finished the course that contained numerous cobbled sectors and dirt roads in 6th place. Pfingsten was 10th at the Scheldeprijs and Schwarzmann finished the final two stages of the Ster ZLM Toer in the Top5.

"We built a sprint train for the first time this season, we tested various set-ups during the races. Shane, Ralf, Christoph and Michael convinced us completely and they fulfilled loyally their tasks to 100%. Besides their own speed, a tactical sense and a certain authority are required in the hectic sprint finishes. The four have these qualities and I am delighted that we are continuing our work", Team Manager Ralph Denk comments the contract extensions.