Seventeen teams earn ‘wild card’ status

February 5th, 2010 admin

Seventeen pro continental-registered teams will enjoy “wild card” status this, opening the door for the teams to get invites to ProTour events. Sixteen teams were confirmed Friday, with BMC already assured its “wild card” status ahead of its debut at the Tour Down Under last month. The teams were selected from a list released last month by the UCI confirming 21 teams that were granted professional continental team status for the 2010 season. Rock Racing was not on that list released in early January. UCI officials said teams were only awarded the wild-card status after a strict vetting of candidates. “Teams will only be granted ‘wild card’ status if they meet strict quality criteria, in particular sporting, legal, administrative…


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