After two year with Saxo Bank, Belgian Jurgen Van Goolen will ride the next two seasons for Silence Lotto. Van Goolen, 28, was dissatisfied with his non-selection for the Vuelta A Espana.
Van Goolen, a strong climber who finished 16th overall at last years Vuelta, hopes to ride more grand tours with Silence Lotto. Team leader, Cadel Evans, will need his assistance if he hopes to knock Alberto Contador (Astana) off the top step of the podium.
Van Goolen rode for Discovery Channel for two seasons after three seasons with Quick-Step.