MADRID (VN) — A report on a Spanish website has linked Vuelta a España winner Chris Horner to Caja Rural.
Ciclo21.com reports that the U.S. distributor of bike sponsor Vivelo reached out to Horner directly to inquire about signing the 42-year-old to the Spanish Pro Continental team for 2014.
According to the proposed deal, Vivelo would cover Horner’s entire salary.
If a deal is hammered out, Caja Rural would give Horner at least a start in the Vuelta and perhaps the Giro d’Italia. The Spanish outfit has become the second most important team in Spain behind Movistar, has raced the past two editions of the Vuelta, and is hoping to race in this year’s Giro as well.
Horner, 42, has been looking for a ride since winning the Vuelta last year to become the oldest grand tour champion in history.
After being unable to find a new contract, Horner dropped longtime agent Michael Rutherford to sign with ex-pro Baden Cooke.
Cooke posted on Twitter than a rumored deal with small Danish team Christina Watches is far from done, suggesting that talks were under way with other, larger teams.
Caja Rural has grown steadily over the years and now boasts a quality lineup, including such riders as David Arroyo, Luis León Sánchez, and Amets Txurruka.
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