Servais Knaven (Lobith, Netherlands) 37

Servais is the "daddy" on the team. Turning 37 next year, he has a wealth of experience. He is a hard racer and the guy who is always forcing breakaways and making them work. He is former Dutch National Champion and has a Tour de France stage victory and a Paris Roubaix victory to his name.

Career highlights

• Stage winner Tirreno-Adriatico 2005
• 1st place criterium in Valkenbourg 2005
• 1st place criterium in Bomeer 2004
• 2nd in stage - Ster Elektrotoer 2004
• Stage winner Tour de France 2003
• Stage winner Tour of Qatar 2003
• Second in Stage Tour de France 2002
• Winner Paris-Roubaix 2001
• 3rd in Stage Tour de France 2001
• 3rd place Omloop Het Volk 2000
• 4th in stage - Tour de France 2000
• 1st place Delta Profonde 1999
• Stage win Etoile de Bessege 1998
• 1st place Scheldeprijs 1998

Check out Servais' personal website: http://www.servaisknaven.com/

I want to be in front in the spring classics and be a good mentor for the younger riders. After 14 years of professional cycling I have a lot of experience and I want to help the young riders learn more about cycling and winning races.