Roesems ready for Rás bid

FORMER Belgian time trial champion Bert Roesems will lead the powerful Australian-registered Cinelli-Down Under pro team in this year’s FBD Insurance RÁS, which begins Sunday week in Kilcullen.

The experienced 36-year-old professional previously competed with ProTour team Silence-Lotto plus its forerunners Predictor-Lotto and Davitamon-Lotto, and has picked up some strong results during his pro career.

His list of wins include the Grand Prix de Denain, Halle – Ingooigem, Nokere Koerse, the overall classification of the Niedersachsen Rundfahrt as well as stages of the Tour de la Région Wallonne and the Circuit Franco-Belge. The strong time trialist has also finished second in both the Grand Prix des Nations and the Chrono des Herbiers, highlighting his excellent ability in races against the clock.