Belgian-based but Irish-licensed Continental RupleCleaning-Champion Lubricants formation began recruiting. Four riders join Ken Illejams’ team.
Fian van Einde (23) – Our photo – Coming from Doltsini-Van Ike Sport. This season, they finished 12th in the Belgian Championship and 29th in the Binche-Chimay-Binche (1.2).
John van Arkel-Pluggersport was run by the Dutch Los Adegist this season. The 25-year-old rider finished second in Binche-Chimai-Binche. He also finished eighth in the National Time Trial Championship.
Fiona Mangan is a 25-year-old runner from Ireland. This year she ran a bit for Bike City here. Each time, she placed in the top 10 of her national championships, in road races (7th) and against the clock (6th). Her teammate Megan Armitage, who arrived this season, will also remain on the team in 2022.
German Lena Charlotte Reisner (20) played for the De Velop Ladies. Track specialist, she is the 2021 European Team Pursuit Champion.
Belgium’s Sarah van de Vel, Ditte Lendecklace and Marion Norbert-Ribeiro will also be part of the squad for 2022.
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