Quote: cyclingnews Pegasus Sports riders looking for other teams At least six riders from the Pegasus Sports team have begun to look for places in other teams after the Australian team failed to secure a Professional Continental licence from the UCI.
On Friday the UCI announced that 23 teams have secured a licence to compete in cycling’s second division in 2011 after a series of financial, ethical and administrative checks where carried out on each team’s application.
Links: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/pegasus-sports-riders-looking-for-other-teams
Quote: velonation Pegasus Sports uncertainty prompts some riders to inquire with rival squads This concern is downplayed by directeur sportif Ed Beamon, who worked with the sister team Fly V Australia this year and is due to take up a similar role with the new squad in 2011. He is aware that there is confusion and concern but told VeloNation that as far as he is concerned, there is no need for panic.
“We have been granted an extension by the UCI based on some administrative details that need to be clarified by them [the Pegasus Sports owners],†he stated. “Because of the deadline, we were compelled to ensure that the team – the riders and the staff and everybody – realised that we were still sorting out some details.
Link: http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/6683/Pegasus-Sports-uncertainty-prompts-some-riders-to-inquire-with-rival-squads.aspx
There are a lot of things that don’t add up. No sponsors, several riders don't have signed contracts, delayed announcements. Hopefully it works out, the team will be great for Australian cycling. 2011 Pro Continental teams
Acqua & Sapone ITA Andalucia – Caja Granada ESP Androni Giocattoli ITA Bretagne-Schuller FRA Caja Rural ESP CCC Polsat Polkowice POL Colnago – CSF Inox IRL Cofidis FRA Colombia es Pasion – Cafe de Colombia COL De Rosa -Ceramica Flaminia IRL Europcar FRA Farnese Vini – Neri Sottoli GBR Geox – TMC ESP FDJ FRA Landbouwkrediet BEL Saur – Sojasun FRA Skil – Shimano NED Team Netapp GER Team Spidertech Powered by C10 CAN Team Type 1 USA Topsport Vlaanderen – Mercator BEL UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling USA Verandas Willems – Accent BEL
On Friday the UCI announced that 23 teams have secured a licence to compete in cycling’s second division in 2011 after a series of financial, ethical and administrative checks where carried out on each team’s application.
Links: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/pegasus-sports-riders-looking-for-other-teams
Quote: velonation Pegasus Sports uncertainty prompts some riders to inquire with rival squads This concern is downplayed by directeur sportif Ed Beamon, who worked with the sister team Fly V Australia this year and is due to take up a similar role with the new squad in 2011. He is aware that there is confusion and concern but told VeloNation that as far as he is concerned, there is no need for panic.
“We have been granted an extension by the UCI based on some administrative details that need to be clarified by them [the Pegasus Sports owners],†he stated. “Because of the deadline, we were compelled to ensure that the team – the riders and the staff and everybody – realised that we were still sorting out some details.
Link: http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/6683/Pegasus-Sports-uncertainty-prompts-some-riders-to-inquire-with-rival-squads.aspx
There are a lot of things that don’t add up. No sponsors, several riders don't have signed contracts, delayed announcements. Hopefully it works out, the team will be great for Australian cycling. 2011 Pro Continental teams
Acqua & Sapone ITA Andalucia – Caja Granada ESP Androni Giocattoli ITA Bretagne-Schuller FRA Caja Rural ESP CCC Polsat Polkowice POL Colnago – CSF Inox IRL Cofidis FRA Colombia es Pasion – Cafe de Colombia COL De Rosa -Ceramica Flaminia IRL Europcar FRA Farnese Vini – Neri Sottoli GBR Geox – TMC ESP FDJ FRA Landbouwkrediet BEL Saur – Sojasun FRA Skil – Shimano NED Team Netapp GER Team Spidertech Powered by C10 CAN Team Type 1 USA Topsport Vlaanderen – Mercator BEL UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling USA Verandas Willems – Accent BEL