Hushovd wants a Norwegian WorldTour team in the Tour de France
Retired pro Thor Hushovd has set about trying to build an all-Norwegian WorldTour team with the aim of bringing the squad to the Tour de France in 2017, according to TV2 Norway. The former BMC rider has already begun to search for sponsors - an estimated €100 million for five years.
"Norway is now in a 'bike boom' and the World Championships will be in Bergen in 2017, so I think the timing is good now," Hushovd said.
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"It is a monster task," he admitted of gathering the big budget required to run a top team. "I have my plans ready, and have devised a plan for going forward, but it is the job of finding money that is very tough. Once that is done, it's only a matter of finding support staff and riders and set up the organization."
Hushovd has already spoken with several potential sponsors, but said, "of course it's a long way to go, but I'm getting very good feedback. People are positive and will examine the project."
One sponsor seems to be serious about supporting the project, and Hushovd hopes he can confirm at least a five year deal.
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