Belgian rider channels his inner politician when quizzed on Trek link

Topsport-Vlaanderen Baloise youngster Edward Theuns refuses to deny that he's joining Trek Factory Racing in 2016

Edward Theuns on the podium following the 2015 Scheldeprijs

(Image credit: Watson)

Edward Theuns looks to be joining Trek Factory Racing in 2016, if speculation in Belgian papers is to be believed, and the rider himself took on the air of a politician by refusing to deny the link.

The 24-year-old has understandably attracted the attention of the WorldTour thanks to his performances for Topsport-Vlaanderen Baloise this season, with a host of top-10 finishes to his name.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.