Dec 7, 2006 0
Rujano Signs for Unibet.com
According to tuttobiciweb.com Jose Rujano has signed for Unibet.com. The deal was struck yesterday afternoon at the Malpensa airport terminal. All details are complete for the deal that will see the tiny climber return to the peloton after being dumped by Quick-Step.
Rujano looked to be a breakout climbing star after the 2005 Giro where he almost stole the victory in the final mountain stage. Since then Rujano has suffered from an overinflated ego and sense of entitlement. He had a falling out with Gianni Savio of Selle-iItalia. He was basically a no-show form-wise in the Giro. He dropped out unceremoniously during stage 13 from Alessandria to La Thuile. In the stage Rujano launched a few attacks, but then dropped out of the race only one kilometer from the finish.
Rujano then moved to Quick-Step where he was set to ride the Tour de France. The race did not go so well for Rujano and neither did the rest of the season.