Gregory Rast to join Leopard Trek

LEOPARD TREK announced today that it has signed Swiss rider Grégory Rast to join the team for two seasons. As a three-time Swiss national road champion (2004 and 2006 (elite), 2002 (U23)), Grégory is expected to provide strong support to his fellow countryman Fabian Cancellara in the spring campaign.

31 year old Rast finished 4th in this year’s Paris-Roubaix and is a former winner of the Tour of Luxembourg. He also secured top-ten classifications in the Tour of Poland and the 4 Jours de Dunkerque.

“It’s great to be able to commit my future to LEOPARD TREK,” Rast says. “I’m really proud that a big and strong team like LEOPARD TREK shows an interest in me. This team has some of the greatest stage racers in the world, the Schleck brothers, and with Fabian Cancellara, they have the best classic rider of the last five years. This team is really strong on every terrain.”

Team Manager Kim Andersen: “Grégory is a strong and stable rider that will fit in perfectly well with the team. He has proven to be one of those riders that love to ride races like Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. Grégory is a big engine and he will be a worthy support rider to Fabian Cancellara in the cobblestone classics.”

Rast is looking forward to ride with his countryman Fabian Cancellara next season: “The Tour of Flanders is my all-time favourite race. Over the years I have also learned to love Paris-Roubaix. I’m really looking forward to racing alongside Fabian, who I have know since we were both juniors. I’m hoping to support him towards success in those races.