Change of Plans for Slipstream's Danielson

Fans have yet to see Danielson in his new team's colors. For now, old Disco will have to do.

It was previously reported here that Slipstream's Tom Danielson would spend most of his early season in France and Belgiums honing his pack skils in the early season suffer fests in France and Belgium. He was originally slotted to race the Etoille des Besseges, but was pulled at the last minute, returning, according to Slipstream representatives, to the states to prepare for the Tour of California. However, he is listed on several sites as part of the provisional start list for the upcoming Tour Méditerranéen, which runs from February 13th to the 17th. The Tour of California begins on the 17th as well, so it looks as though Tom won't be at the eight day American event.

Team spokespeople are staying mum, but as recently as Monday stated that he would race in California. Which leads to thoughts that something seems off with Danielson's whereabouts. He was a DNF the day before the start of Besseges and now is allegedly on his way to the Med Tour? Hopefully things are going smooth for him and he isn't suffering health or morale problems. Stay tuned to Euro Peloton, as we hope to have an update by the end of the week from Tom himself.

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