Stephen Cummings will sign a new contract at Dimension Data during this year's Tour de France. The 36-year-old has spent the last three seasons at the team and plans to put pen to paper on a new two-year deal, having agreed to terms with the squad.
"We've had really positive discussions. We've agreed but not signed. Hopefully, we'll have that done by the end of the Tour. I like the project and I like the opportunities I get," Cummings told Cyclingnews.
Cummings had drawn interest from several rival WorldTour teams, who, despite his advancing years, were keen to sign a rider enjoying the best period of his career.
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Cummings came back from two injuries this season to make the start line at the Tour de France. He won both the road race and the time trial at the British Championships in order to secure his Tour spot and has eyed several opportunities to win a stage. He has won stages in each of the last two Tours.
"Tomorrow is a good opportunity," he said when looking to stage 8 from Dole to Sation des Rousses. The terrain, with it's three categorised climbs, is perfect for Cummings' characteristics if he has the legs to match.
"I just have to try and find the right move at the start, and people are still quite fresh. Finding the right move isn't easy. What I like is a really hard start and the final tomorrow does really suit me.
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