CULT Energy-Stölting Group has signed a one year contract with time trial specialist Rasmus Quaade. The 25 year-old Dane had a rough spring campaign where he was constantly weakened by illness but in the late part of the season, he re-found his strength, delivered a powerful performance in Tour of Denmark and finished 5th overall in Poitou-Charentes.

André Steensen says:

“Rasmus had a season where he had to make the transition to the professional field and this season, he has had far more focus on road racing than before. Most of us remember that Rasmus took on the challenge in the spring campaign and showed a lot of guts by participating in a number of breakaways in for instance Liege Bastogne Liege, which requires stamina and dedication. In addition, we have seen that as the season has progressed, he has become stronger all the time, and his performance this fall in Poitou-Charentes and the Tour of Britain provides us with high hopes for the next season. With a pro season behind him and a good winter break where he can recover, I’m confident that he will be able to combine his TT skills with his road race experiences, which will provide us with opportunities in several stage races with a time trial, and therefore we look forward to continuing working with Rasmus for the next season.”

Rasmus Quaade says:

“I’m definitely content with my final part of the season while I can’t say the same thing about the early months of the year where I was struck by illness most of the time. However, I’m happy about being able to continue my development at CULT Energy-Stölting Group. I’m grateful that the management has been aware of my track career and has allowed me to take part of the 4000 meter Danish national squad. I’m confident that I’ve grown as a rider this year and I’m looking forward to bringing my experiences into 2016."