Danielson to Fassa Bortolo

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American Tom Danielson has just taken another big step toward the cycling's
top ranks. Danielson confirmed with Cyclingnews his next move: two years in
Europe with the Italian Fassa Bortolo team of Giancarlo Ferretti. Danielson
is currently in Italy sealing the deal with his new team.

Danielson made his pro debut with the Mercury team, making headlines with
his record-setting ride at the Mount Washington Hill Climb in 2002. In
Danielson's mind, his first breakthrough success was overall victory and two
stage wins at the 2002 Tour of Qinghai Lake. He was also US collegiate
mountain bike champion in 2001 and 2002.

Looking for a team that would help him progress toward a career in Europe,
but help him develop at a sensible pace, Danielson joined Saturn for 2003.
He promptly took out a major victory at the Tour de Langkawi, where he
showed not only his impressive climbing skills, but also a cool head in the
midst of difficult racing and constant attacks.

Danielson will join the likes of Dario Frigo, Aitor Gonzalez, and Alessandro
Petacchi at Fassa Bortolo, a sign that he is ready to make his mark in the
European peloton.

See Cyclingnews' November 2002 interview with Tom, as well as his CN diary.