The 30-year-old North Dutchman was as a semi-professional under contract with the Belgian Verandas Willems.
Reus fell in late February during Omloop Het Nieuwsblad by going along in an early breakaway. The rider had after that race all hopeful that he had noticed in the WorldTour teams.
“Kai is a guy who, with all his experience, definitely add value for our team,” said team manager Michael Zijlaard Roompot.
Reus, former junior world champion, debuted in 2006 as a professional. A serious fall during a training session in the French Alps made a year later for a prolonged period of rehabilitation.
In recent seasons he came especially for continental teams and he made a trip to the marathon skating.
Great opportunity
“This is a great opportunity to show me in the competitions of the highest level, ” said Reus. ” The team runs a nice program in the coming months nearly all the classics. “
” I’m Verandas Willems grateful for all the support over the past year and a half, but this opportunity I could not pass up. ” “His debut for Roompot is scheduled for Dwars door Vlaanderen on March 23
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