Tinkoff-Saxo have extended the contract with one of their key riders as Michael Rogers will stay with the team until the end of the 2016 season. The Australian hopes to continue the momentum that has seen him win three grand tour stages in 2014.

Tinkoff-Saxo happily announces that Michael Rogers will stay with the team.The team has signed a two-year deal with the Australian rider securing his great talent and decisive experience for the coming seasons. Michael Rogers is pleased to continue and looks forward to being a part of the team for yet another two seasons.

“I’m very excited about extending. For the last two seasons and especially in 2014, I’ve felt that we’ve been on the verge of something very special as a team – I most definitely saw that during the Tour. I’ve always been a strong advocate of teamwork, and I think that’s why I fit well into this team. We’re able to perform with a big mix of riders and I enjoy being able to assist some of the younger guys with their development”, says Michael Rogers and continues:

“It has been a memorable year so far. Together with my teammates and the sporting staff I’ve been able to maintain a high level throughout the season, which has resulted in three stage wins in the Giro and the Tour. I would love to take some more in the next seasons. I especially look forward to returning to the Tour with Alberto to finish what we’ve started”, adds Michael Rogers, who’s currently with the Tinkoff-Saxo squad in Colorado for the USA Pro Challenge.

Team manager Bjarne Riis sees the extension as an obvious choice considering the 34-year old capitaine de route’s importance to the team and personal success during 2014

“We’re all very pleased that Michael will stay with the team and it’s quite obvious why. It has been an amazing comeback and he has played an important role in raising the overall level of the team. In fact, I don’t think we’ve ever seen him stronger than he is now. He’ll definitely be important for us in the seasons to come”, says Bjarne Riis.

Michael Rogers turned pro in 2001 and quickly won three World TT Championships in a row as well as several one-week stage races thanks to his strong overall capabilities. In 2013 he made the move to Tinkoff-Saxo and soon found himself in a key position as one of the team’s most experienced and tactically gifted riders.

“He has been an essential part of our team this season and he first and foremost fits very well into the entire setup. He has the experience and strength to guide the team on the road as the extended arm of the sport director and he wins races like we’ve seen during the Grand Tours of this season. So it’s very logical that we wish to continue”, adds Bjarne Riis.