December 9/08 8:58 am - UCI Professional Continental Teams for 2009

Posted by Editoress on 12/9/08
 

Registration of the UCI Professional Continental Teams for the 2009 season
Press release

Based on the document presented to the UCI and following the reports given by the auditor Ernst&Young, the International Cycling Union (UCI) has approved the registration of the following Professional Continental Teams for the 2009 season

Elk Haus (Aut)
Vorarlberg - Corratec (Aut)
Landbouwkrediet - Colnago (Bel)
Topsport Vlaanderen - Mercator (Bel)
PSK Whirlpool - Author (Cze)
Andalucia Cajasur (Esp)
Xacobeo Galicia (Esp)
Agritubel (Fra)
Barloworld (GBr)
Ceramica Flaminia - Bossini Docce (Irl)
CSF Group - Navigare (Irl)
Acqua & Sapone - Caffe Mokambo (Ita)
ISD (Ita)
Skil-Shimano (Ned)
Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team (Ned)
Cervelo Test Team (Sui)
BMC (USA)
Serramenti Pvc Diquigiovanni - Androni Giocattoli (Ven)

The candidatures of the following teams, that submitted their files with one or more non-conformities, have been refused:

Murcia - Contentpolis Ampo (Esp)
LPR Brakes (Irl)
H20 (Lux)
Amica Chips - Knauf (Smr)
Rock Racing (USA)

According to article 2.16.017 of UCI Regulations, teams which registration as a Professional Continental Team have been refused, could appeal to the Management Committee of the UCI by Friday December 5, 2008.