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Thursday, August 27, 2009 Vansummeren heads to Garmin by VeloNation Press at 12:26 PM EST   comments Categories: Pro Cycling   Johan Vansummeren is heading from the Belgian Silence-Lotto team to Garmin-Slipstream team for 2010. There was speculation as to whether the American team could afford to keep Bradley Wiggins and hire the versatile Belgian rider. Vansummeren, who at 6 foot 5 inches towers over the peloton, has the ability to ride well in the Spring Classics, finishing top 10 in the last two editions Paris-Roubaix, and will also add more depth in the mountains for Garmin's Tour squad. Quick-Step was also interested in signing the 28-year-old, but Vansummeren chose to head to the team led by former professional cyclist Jonathan Vaughters.       comments Follow @Pro_Cycling Tweet Subscribe via RSS or daily email Contact the editor about this article