Orica-GreenEdge have announced its two Canadians, Sven Tuft and Christian Meier, have extended their contracts with the team for a further two years. 38-year-old Tuft has been with Australian team since 2012 and important component of the team time trial squad that has finished on the Worlds TTT podium in three of the last four years. Tuft explained he believes mentoring of the younger riders coming into the team will be an important part of his role over the next two seasons.
"This team has been my home the last four years and could not imagine riding anywhere else, ever," Tuft said of his new deal. "I feel really fortunate to be part of it."
"As I'm getting older, the races get harder, but I'm still very motivated and I'm convinced that I still have a lot to give. I love racing and I think my role going onwards will also be to help the younger guys – both in and outside races," Tuft added. "My program will probably remain the same with the Classics and the Giro and then I'll reassess with the sports directors to see for the rest of the year. I think we'll have a great season."
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In the last four years Tuft has been key to the team's successes despite not standing on the podium too often on his own accord explained sport director Matt White.
"We certainly want Svein to finish his career with us - where and when that is will be up to him," White said. "He is a guy that this year proved, even with the setbacks he had, that he is uber-professional and a guy that a lot of our young guys can learn a lot from. He is a guy that gives 110% for the team every time he races.
"Whenever there is a team time trial, Svein is obviously crucial but he is a very flexible rider and whatever the terrain he gives it everything for the team."
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