GWR MARCH TO EARLY WINS

Swindon based GWR Cycling Team launched their 2009 campaign recently with a presentation in association with Chordiem at the De Vere Hotel, in Swindon. The eight-man squad had a very successful 2008, taking 14 victories and a further 200 top five placings, enabling them to finish the season ranked 15th nationally from almost 500 teams.

The presentation was hosted by Eurosport commentator David Harmon for the unveiling of not only the new team kit for the 2009 season, provided by Spiuk, but also this year’s Giant TCR Advanced 2 bikes. There was also a short video presentation of GWR team’s achievements since its inception in 2006.

This season sees a change to the line up with three new riders joining the team; the focus is still firmly on developing the U23 and junior riders for 2009. GWR team has retained key members Dan Smith, Peter Kench, Nic Tilling, Sam Redding and Llewellyn Kinch. They are joined by Neil Coleman, David Sinclair and the most recent signing Connor Ryan. The team has three U23 riders and one junior rider to support the next generation of stars in UK cycling.

The GWR team has already set the tone for March with an impressive winning streak. U23 team rider, David Sinclair has won three races this past week; both the Scratch- and Devil track-races in Newport on Tuesday evening and more recently, Saturday’s 35-mile open-road race in Woodlands, Dorset. March has also seen promising results from Dan Smith, Peter Kench and Sam Redding.

The eight man squad is sponsored for the 2009 season by 3Vi, Swindon Cycles Superstore, Spiuk, High 5, Giant UK, CyclePowerMeters.com, Joyriders cycling holidays and Continental Tyres.


For more information on the GWR Team please visit: www.gwrteam.com

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