Pezula Racing () were a
UCI Continental
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cycling team registered in
Ireland
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that participated predominantly in races on the
UCI Europe Tour
The UCI Continental Circuits are a series of road bicycle racing competitions which were introduced in 2005 by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to expand cycling around the world. The five circuits (representing the continents of Africa, the ...
. The team was managed by Brian O'Loughlin with assistance from
directeur sportif
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David McQuaid.
Their biggest wins were 2 stages in the 2008
Rás Tailteann
It was announced in July 2008 that due to economic pressures in Ireland and the downturn in the construction industry, Pezula Construction would stop the sponsorship of the team. However, the directeur sportif David McQuaid has stepped in and his company DMC Sports Ireland will take over the sponsorship of the team. This was announced while the team were racing in Quinghai Lake, China.
Major wins
:
East Midlands International Cicle Classic,
Ciarán Power
:Stage 6
FBD Insurance Ras,
Ciarán Power
:Stage 8
FBD Insurance Ras,
David O'Loughlin
2008 squad
As of 2008 season.
References
External links
* {{Official website, http://www.pezularacing.ie/
Defunct cycling teams based in Ireland
Cycling teams established in 2008
Cycling teams disestablished in 2008