"Bruno brings in some cꦡapacities that are absolutely vital to the team. He is a skilled climber, whichও means he can be an asset for us in both the Ardennes Classics and in the mountains of a Grand Tour,” said team owner Bjarne Riis. “Bruno is also a humble guy and a true team player, so I look forward to have him on the team."
"I am very happy and honored by the confidence that Bjarne Riis and Saxo Bank-Su﷽nGard are showing in me,” Pires said. “It's an important next step in my career, and I believe that I 🔯am going to grow a great deal at Saxo Bank-SunGard, since I will be surrounded by some of the most professional and experienced people in cycling.
"I am extr🍸emely motivated, and my personal goꦯal as I start a new stage in my career is to help the team and the people, who gave me this opportunity. I'm looking forward to the day we start working together.”
