PLANCKAERT TO REFIN - Belgian Jo Planckaert (24) leaves Collstrop and joins the Italian team Refin together with Italian veteran Mauro Bettin (from Aki-Gipiemme).
BORDEAUX SIX-DAY - after the first day Italians Martinello-Villa leads with 49 points, ahead of Danish team Madsen-Veggerby (37 points) and the French-Dutch pair Lino-Peeters (20 points).