in other news: the pro cyclist union in NL and Flanders is considering to start their own Pro Continental team for riders without a contract. It's said 135 are out of a job and 5 teams have quit. There's a chance this might succeed; they have some money but are still looking out for additional funding. The main purpose is to keep racing in 2014 and so improve their chances for finding a team when, hopefully, the market picks back up in 2015.
in other news: the pro cyclist union in NL and Flanders is considering to start their own Pro Continental team for riders without a contract. It's said 135 are out of a job and 5 teams have quit. There's a chance this might succeed; they have some money but are still looking out for additional funding. The main purpose is to keep racing in 2014 and so improve their chances for finding a team when, hopefully, the market picks back up in 2015.
there's more sad stories like Seeldraayers' here http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/15725/Tour-of-Austria-stage-winner-Seeldraeyers-left-high-and-dry-for-2014-no-offers-as-yet.aspx