CULT Energy-Stölting Group has signed a two-year contract with the experienced German rider Linus Gerdemann who won Tour of Luxembourg this season. The previous wearer of the leader’s jersey and Tour of France stage winner is looking forward to the 2016 season.

“I think we have had a good season as a new Pro Continental team and I’m looking forward to continuing working on the development of the team. This season we have had a good balance of young and experienced riders and it looks as though we’re going to have a lot of talents in our 2016 roster. I hope to be playing a role as captaine de route as well as pursuing results for the team,” says 33 year-old Gerdemann.

DS André Steensen comments:

“This year Linus has been a valuable asset to the team. We have been able to benefit from his vast experience and expertise in the finals while he has delivered results on his own as well. It has been a pleasure working with him because he is both a rider who dares targeting the win, but at the same time he has the surplus energy to support our young riders and show them the way. With the talent we have on the team next year, Linus will play a key role and he has a lot of experience from the biggest races that we can all benefit from. By sharing the experience with our talents next year while even delivering results in the bigger races, I believe we will have a Linus Gerdemann at the highest level in 2016."