The Direct Energie team which has been known asTeam Europcar in 2015, has announced an agreement with new technical partners. There will a big change for the team of Jean-René Bernaudeau not only when it comes to the main sponsor but also the bike and its components.

Next season the team will ride on BH Bikes.

Jean-Rene Bernaudeau said: "We chose the Basque company based in Vitoria for their innovation and high performance. iT is a brand known for its quality and we are pleased to be their partner.”

Unai De La Fuente from BH bikes said: "We are pleased to re-enter the circuit of the best races in the world with the Direct Energie team, which will be our best tester and a showcase for our products. Technology, innovation, rigidity, lightness and aerodynamics have been the keywords for BH Bikes since 1909 and we hope it will be so for many years. Their presence in competitions like the Tour de France will be a great encouragement for us all. "