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Porte joins BMC Racing from Team Sky

Richie Porte leads Team Sky during the Tour de France
Richie Porte leads Team Sky during the Tour de France

Australian Richie Porte will join the BMC Racing team from Team Sky on a one-year deal in 2016, the American outfit said on Saturday.

"We officially welcome Richie to the BMC Racing Team," BMC Racing manager Jim Ochowicz said in a statement.

"Richie's addition to our roster for next year adds extra muscle and a wealth of experience.

"It also gives us the chance to separate and/or unite our strategies and goals as we see fit throughout the season."

With Team Sky, the 30-year-old Porte, Chris Froome's lieutenant in the Briton's two Tour de France victorious rides, won the prestigious week-long Paris-Nice stage race twice but failed to deliver on the grand tour stage.

His best result on a grand tour was seventh overall in the 2010 Giro, when he also won the white jersey for the best under-25 rider competing with Team Saxo Bank.

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