Astana Cycling Team

The Czech rider Roman Kreuziger, 24 years old, has signed a contract with Team Astana for 2011 and 2012 seasons.

He turned professional in 2006 with Liquigas, he won the 2008 Tour of Switzerland, the Tour of Romandie 2009 and the Giro of Sardinia 2010, and finished 9th in the last Tour de France.

Kazakh headers are glad with this newcomer for the next two seasons and the Kazakh captain on the roads Alexander Vinokourov says "I am pleased that the team has reached an agreement with Roman Kreuziger, we are currently finalizing contracts to submit very soon a new roster for next season that represent with power and pride the colors of Kazakhstan ".