Team Chicky World was a

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professional

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team, which was active in the seasons 1998 to 1999. The main sponsor Danpo is a Danish producer of poultry products. Chicky World is a brand name of Danpo. Danpo decided not to renew the sponsorship due to the media focus on doping. Kim Andersen, former yellow jersey rider in

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, was sports director both years. Norwegian

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was the top rider of the team, winning great victories both years including

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(1999), Bayern rundfahrt (1998) and Tour of Normandy (1999). He left the team to join

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in 2000. Swedish rider Martin Rittsel also won som great victories for the fantastic team including Tour of Argentina. Michael Sandstød rode for the team in 1998.

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rode for the team in 1999.

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