BMC manager Jim Ochowicz has played down reports of a possible merger with the IAM Cycling team in 2017 but confirmed to Cyclingnews that he is trying to find further sponsorship to secure the long-term future of the US-registered team.
Cyclingnews understands that BMC team backer Andy Rihs and IAM owner Michel Thétaz have held talks in the past and even recently at the Tour de Romandie. Both could be interested in joining forces to create one strong Swiss-registered WorldTour team.
Several sources told Cyclingnews during the Giro d’Italia that Ochowicz could be close to securing sponsorship from the huge financial company Deutsche Bank. Ochowicz admitted that he is looking to secure the future of the team for 2017 but refused to give any specific details.
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“It’s true that the team’s future after 2016 is not secure yet. We’re working on it. It’s still a year and a half ahead but we’re working on it. When we know, we know. At the moment we don’t,” he told Cyclingnews.
“The team license is owned by Continuum Sports, which is owned by Andy [Rihs] and I. We are always looking for partners; that’s not a secret, almost everyone in the sport is too. It’s not unusual. We’re happy to be with BMC at the moment and we’ll continue on.”
Cyclingnews understands that Ochowicz is looking to bolster the BMC roster for 2016, perhaps by adding a second Grand Tour rider alongside Tejay van Garderen.
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