Spaniard Mancebo in team switch

Spanish climber Francisco Mancebo, fourth in the Tour de France when riding for Illes Balears, has signed a two-year contract with Ag2R, the French team said. Mancebo, 29, will join Frenchman Christophe Moreau, fourth in the Tour in 2000. The Credit...

Spanish climber Francisco Mancebo, fourth in the Tour de France when riding for Illes Balears, has signed a two-year contract with Ag2R, the French team said.

Mancebo, 29, will join Frenchman Christophe Moreau, fourth in the Tour in 2000. The Credit Agricole rider has signed up for next season with Ag2R.

The duo could help Ag2R claim the ProTour berth made available by the folding of Italian outfit Fassa Bortolo.

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