Richie Porte extends contract with BMC Racing beyond 2017

The Australian will ride at least through 2018 with the American team refusing to reveal length of contract

Richie Porte.

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

Richie Porte, two days before he begins his attempt at the overall Tour de France title, has extended his contract with BMC Racing beyond the 2017 season.

The Australian joined the American WorldTour team at the start of the 2016 season from Team Sky, and has since become their strongest general classification rider.

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