Chris Horner without a team for 2015 after Lampre-Merida opt not to retain American
Last Updated: 04/11/14 7:05pm
Chris Horner is without a team for 2015 after Lampre-Merida announced they would not be offering the 42-year-old American a new contract.
Horner has endured a difficult season with the Italian squad, having missed the Giro d’Italia in May after being hit by car in training and then being forced to pull out of the Vuelta a Espana on the eve of the race on medical grounds.
Lampre-Merida said in a statement: “In 2014 Horner had to face many unfortunate incidents, the most unfortunate being the terrible crash during training before the Giro d'Italia.
“Chris was not fortunate enough to demonstrate his true potential. Lampre-Merida would like to show their appreciation to Horner for his proactive attitude, his passion for cycling, sacrifices and efforts he made for the team during the 2014 season.
“Team Lampre-Merida wish Chris all the best for his future. It would have been great for the team and Chris to have crossed paths earlier on in his career in order to have had a longer relationship.”
Horner, who won the 2013 Vuelta, joined Lampre-Merida in January after not being offered a contract by Trek Factory Racing.
